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P174 FAU

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2021
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

175,234 mi
Last recorded175,234 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2020
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP174 FAU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2020 175,234 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2020 175,234 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2019 172,510 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 171,136 miles

modified for off road

Pass 26 Jun 2017 170,865 miles

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

modified for off road

Pass 30 Jun 2016 169,041 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Spare tyre defective ()

modified for off road

needs a clean

Pass 11 Jul 2015 164,693 miles

centre seat belt fraying

front no plate B/L

n/s/f,o/s/f and n/s/r wheel bearings slight play

n/s/r wheel arch heavily undersealed

o/s/f and n/s/f brake flexis perishing

o/s/r lower side light not working

play in steering box

repairs and security of n/s headlight

slight blow on centre and rear exhaust box

slight wear on rear axle top ball joint

wear and scouring on front brake discs

Fail 9 Jul 2015 164,646 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

centre seat belt fraying

front no plate B/L

n/s/f and o/s/f wheels fouling trailing arm on lock

n/s/f,o/s/f and n/s/r wheel bearings slight play

n/s/r wheel arch heavily undersealed

o/s/f and n/s/f brake flexis perishing

o/s/r lower side light not working

play in steering box

repairs and security of n/s headlight

slight blow on centre and rear exhaust box

slight wear on rear axle top ball joint

wear and scouring on front brake discs

Pass 19 Jun 2014 160,327 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 158,568 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 158,568 miles

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

slight cracking on n/s/f tyre

Pass 12 Jun 2012 156,733 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 11 Jun 2012 156,727 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 155,118 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 149,528 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 142,800 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 135,959 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 15 Jun 2007 124,483 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2007 124,483 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2006 115,935 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 115,935 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Jun 2005 107,809 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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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P174 FAU is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 P174 FAU, 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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P174 FAU is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 26 March 1997.

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