MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
136,435 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
engine and gearbox oil leaks
nearside door mirror glass broken
rear number plate deteriorated
slight play to offside front wheel bearing
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
engine and gearbox oil leaks
nearside door mirror glass broken
slight play to offside front wheel bearing
Centre Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
oil leak
steering joint dust cover split/missing
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
oil leak
steering joint dust cover split/missing
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
Based on 4,388,972 MOT tests across 325,470 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P179 XNP is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 P179 XNP, 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 P179 XNP registered?
P179 XNP is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 June 1997.
Is P179 XNP safe to buy?
The MOT history for P179 XNP shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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