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P175 EUX

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

194,149 mi
Last recorded194,149 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2014
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2014 194,149 miles

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

Oil leak

nearside front hub seal slightly damp

rear diff has slight oil leak

Fail 11 Apr 2014 194,148 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Oil leak

nearside front hub seal slightly damp

rear diff has slight oil leak

Pass 19 Apr 2013 185,120 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 19 Apr 2013 185,118 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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

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 wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Mar 2012 172,591 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 16 Mar 2012 172,591 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Oil leak

Pass 28 Mar 2011 161,624 miles

Drivers door outter handle sticks slightly

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside front tyre worn outer edge and scrubbed outter sidewall

Nearside rear tyre worn slightly on edges and perished

Offside front tyre worn on edges

Offside rear tyre worn slightly on edges

Oil leak

Slight corrosion engine bay inner wings

slight corrosion to chassia

Pass 6 Apr 2010 150,651 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 26 Mar 2010 150,199 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 6 Apr 2009 139,655 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

battery insecure

corrosion n/s/f brake pipe

corrosion on rear chassis rails

front brake pad wear

wear on rear brake disc's

Pass 6 Apr 2009 139,655 miles

battery insecure

corrosion n/s/f brake pipe

corrosion on rear chassis rails

front brake pad wear

wear on rear brake disc's

Pass 12 May 2008 122,062 miles
Fail 10 May 2008 122,062 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 112,143 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 108,286 miles

oil leak from the rear differential

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 EUX is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 EUX, 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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What year was P175 EUX registered?

P175 EUX is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 7 April 1997.

Is P175 EUX safe to buy?

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