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P172 CRN

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

131,863 mi
Last recorded131,863 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2016
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP172 CRN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2016 131,863 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner & outer (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 125,315 miles

front brake discs in poor condition

n/s/ wing mirror glass damaged

play in n/s/f swivel joint

Fail 17 Nov 2015 125,309 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

front brake discs in poor condition

n/s/ wing mirror glass damaged

play in n/s/f swivel joint

Pass 17 Jul 2014 116,130 miles

blue smoke at idle

o/s/r tyre worn to legal limit

rear brake discs corroded and worn

Fail 15 Jul 2014 116,118 miles

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

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

blue smoke at idle

o/s/r tyre worn to legal limit

rear brake discs corroded and worn

Pass 18 Feb 2013 110,719 miles

Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

Fail 23 Feb 2012 106,603 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 106,603 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 106,369 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 May 2011 106,369 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 30 Apr 2011 106,340 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Steering column universal joint locking device insecure (2.1.6) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 100,154 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 93,541 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 150,598 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 133,439 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 119,233 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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P172 CRN is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 P172 CRN, 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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P172 CRN is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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