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P167 LOX

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

165,075 mi
Last recorded165,075 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2017
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP167 LOX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2017 165,075 miles

oil leak

Pass 15 Sep 2016 157,658 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 150,196 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 145,048 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 Sep 2013 140,093 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2013 140,063 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 135,646 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 127,785 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 121,577 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 121,454 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s n/s rear brake disc pitted

Pass 11 Sep 2009 109,683 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 109,473 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 24 Sep 2008 103,364 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 103,364 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 96,195 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 87,592 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?

Based on 4,388,972 MOT tests across 325,470 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
6,904
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
325,470
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 153,632
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 141,712
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 136,366
position lamp(s) not working 91,214
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 88,089
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P167 LOX is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1997 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 124,978 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Discovery fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 153,632 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P167 LOX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Discovery typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 29 years old, this Land Rover Discovery is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P167 LOX registered?

P167 LOX is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 June 1997.

Is P167 LOX safe to buy?

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