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P185 AWY

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

148,103 mi
Last recorded148,103 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2013
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP185 AWY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2013 148,103 miles

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

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

Engine oil leak

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

Fail 7 Jan 2013 148,103 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Engine oil leak

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2012 128,556 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 121,413 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Propshaft component defective

center rear seat belf outer case damaged

propshafted bolts not locked on donot reach the nylock all 4 nuts

Pass 19 Nov 2009 112,092 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

tail pipe on rear exhaust broken off missing.

Pass 11 Nov 2008 98,764 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 83,712 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 6,838 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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P185 AWY is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 P185 AWY, 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 P185 AWY registered?

P185 AWY is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P185 AWY safe to buy?

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