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P172 DVK

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

189,294 mi
Last recorded189,294 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2017
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP172 DVK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2017 189,294 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded at brake flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Fail 22 Jun 2017 189,286 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch inside rear door (5.2.6)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded at brake flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch inside rear door (5.2.6)

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Pass 28 May 2016 182,993 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear tyre has cracks in sidewall and is worn on inner edge

oil leak offside front axle

Fail 24 May 2016 182,981 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear tyre has cracks in sidewall and is worn on inner edge

oil leak offside front axle

Pass 22 May 2015 175,504 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 167,655 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Mar 2013 159,253 miles

Cannot assess brake pipes as covered with dirt

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 150,640 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 150,640 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 May 2010 140,870 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 140,870 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Pass 11 May 2009 128,110 miles

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

center seat belt not checked. "under seat "

Fail 11 May 2009 128,110 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

center seat belt not checked. "under seat "

Pass 23 Apr 2008 104,396 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 23 Apr 2008 104,396 miles

Offside Headlamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.4c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 77,063 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 76,242 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2006 54,106 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 54,106 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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 DVK is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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