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P179 OKN

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

216,399 mi
Last recorded216,399 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2013
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP179 OKN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2013 216,399 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 21 May 2012 207,337 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

oil leaks

patches of heavy corrosion

Pass 21 May 2012 207,337 miles

patches of heavy corrosion

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

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

oil leaks

Pass 16 May 2011 206,227 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 12 May 2011 206,221 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Lower 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 Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 204,399 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

engine oil leaks

front inner wings heavy corrosion

very heavy underbody corrosion

Pass 16 Apr 2009 195,533 miles

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

engine oil leak

patches of corrosion

Pass 17 Apr 2008 179,775 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 160,797 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

metal brake pipes slightly corroded

oil leak from engine

Pass 11 Apr 2007 160,797 miles

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

metal brake pipes slightly corroded

oil leak from engine

Pass 20 Apr 2006 142,349 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 142,349 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

oil leak

surface corrosion to both rear main chassis rails in general

travel on footbrake

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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P179 OKN is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 124,978 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 P179 OKN, 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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P179 OKN is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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