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P174 LOX

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

178,693 mi
Last recorded178,693 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2016
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP174 LOX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2016 178,693 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

body and chassis badly corroded

no rear seats fitted at time of test

Fail 26 Oct 2016 178,692 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

body and chassis badly corroded

no rear seats fitted at time of test

Pass 23 Oct 2015 170,070 miles

oil leak

rear side window missing

rear wings lose

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

body rusty

front inner wings rusty

near side mirror damaged

no rear seats or belts fitted

Fail 22 Oct 2015 170,085 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded c post (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded c post (5.2.6)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

body rusty

front inner wings rusty

near side mirror damaged

oil leak

rear side window missing

rear wings lose

Pass 27 Oct 2014 160,231 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

body and chassis badly corroded

exhaust deteriated

Fail 24 Oct 2014 160,231 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

body and chassis badly corroded

exhaust deteriated

Pass 24 Oct 2013 151,094 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

body rusty

Fail 23 Oct 2013 151,093 miles

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

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

body rusty

Pass 10 Jul 2012 139,673 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

body corroded

engine has slight oil leak

front suspension tops starting to rust

nearside mirror missing

nearside rear arch rusty

nearside sill rusty

rear number plate deteriated

Pass 31 May 2011 130,752 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Fail 18 May 2011 130,744 miles

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

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

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 24 May 2010 122,040 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 122,035 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 19 May 2009 116,854 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 116,852 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 14 May 2008 114,634 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear 'a' frame ball joint has slight play

Pass 14 May 2007
Fail 9 May 2007

Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2005 99,763 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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P174 LOX is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc 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 P174 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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P174 LOX is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 June 1997.

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