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P188 AFE

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2011
Tests12 (5 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate41.7%

Mileage

169,456 mi
Last recorded169,456 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2011
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP188 AFE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

5 pass 7 fail
Fail 28 Nov 2011 169,456 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

both rear anti roll bar link ball joints have slight play

brake pedal rubber in poor condition

front anti roll bar saddle bushes worn with play

front axle prop shalf bolts lose

n/s/f wheel nuts wrong way

n/s/r tie bar slightly bent

n/s/r tyre wearing on egde

oil leak

rear disic's worn with lips

Fail 2 Nov 2011 169,101 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

propshaft loose

Fail 9 Aug 2011 167,593 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Fail 23 Jun 2011 166,639 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 22 May 2010 155,675 miles
Fail 22 May 2010 155,675 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 8 Jun 2009 138,013 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 138,013 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 11 Jan 2008 129,401 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2008 129,401 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 8 Nov 2006 123,841 miles

oil weep from power steering reservoir hoses

Pass 26 Nov 2005 121,255 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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P188 AFE is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 41.7%.

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 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 P188 AFE, 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 P188 AFE registered?

P188 AFE is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P188 AFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P188 AFE shows 12 tests with a 41.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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