MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
189,294 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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)
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)
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
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
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
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)
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)
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)
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 "
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 "
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
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)
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)
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?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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