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P175 BAP

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

53,495 mi
Last recorded53,495 miles
Recorded on18 May 2015
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP175 BAP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 18 May 2015 53,495 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Steering arm deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

DIRTY UNDERNEATH NEEDS TO BE BETTER NEXT MOT

FRONT PROPSHAFT UJ WORN

Front bumper insecure

N/S/F INDICATOR LENS MISSING

Oil leak

Pass 24 Sep 2014 50,988 miles

N/S/F INDICATOR LENS MISSING BOTH REAR INNER WHEEL ARCHES CORRODED STEERIG DRAG LINK ROD DAMAGED

Oil leak

Fail 24 Sep 2014 50,988 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

N/S/F INDICATOR LENS MISSING BOTH REAR INNER WHEEL ARCHES CORRODED STEERIG DRAG LINK ROD DAMAGED

Oil leak

Pass 18 Sep 2013 47,267 miles

Drag link end deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

O/S/F HUB OIL LEAK

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

VEHICLE DIRTY UNDERNEATH PLEASE STEAM CLEAN BEFORE PRESENTED FOR TEST NEXT YEAR

Fail 10 Sep 2013 47,197 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Drag link end deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

O/S/F HUB OIL LEAK

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

VEHICLE DIRTY UNDERNEATH PLEASE STEAM CLEAN BEFORE PRESENTED FOR TEST NEXT YEAR

Pass 2 Jul 2012 42,482 miles

O/S/F Outer hub seal weeping oil

Under body of vehicle very dirty

Fail 28 Jun 2012 42,482 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

O/S/F Outer hub seal weeping oil

Under body of vehicle very dirty

Pass 25 May 2011 38,287 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

nearside front floor section/bulkhead corroded

nearside front inner wing corroded

offside rear panel insecure

Pass 12 Feb 2010 32,101 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2010 32,101 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2009 32,676 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2008 31,509 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

side step mounting brackets weak by corroison

Fail 17 Dec 2008 31,509 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

side step mounting brackets weak by corroison

Pass 17 Dec 2007 30,125 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2006 29,101 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2005 28,402 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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P175 BAP is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 P175 BAP, 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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P175 BAP is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 January 1997.

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