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P187 XAA

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

220,251 mi
Last recorded220,251 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2013
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP187 XAA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2013 220,251 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 220,251 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 8 Sep 2012 214,247 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 214,271 miles

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

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

Offside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder excessively weakened by corrosion (3.6.A.2b)

Fail 26 May 2011 199,379 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 26 May 2011 199,379 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 May 2010 189,428 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2009 180,328 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 171,460 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 163,274 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

brake imbalance to 20%

Pass 18 May 2006 152,323 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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P187 XAA is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1997 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 124,978 miles. This 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 P187 XAA, 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 P187 XAA registered?

P187 XAA is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 2 June 1997.

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The MOT history for P187 XAA shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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