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P193 DNP

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

134,696 mi
Last recorded134,696 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2017
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP193 DNP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2017 134,696 miles

Both inner sills corroded and broken near body mounts

Offside front suspension component covered with grease

Slight corrosion in rear brake pipes

Pass 1 Nov 2016 133,194 miles

Oil leak Nearside rear halfshaft ()

Some corrosion and breakage in offside and nearside inner sills near centre body mounts

Fail 27 Oct 2016 133,194 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both pipes on rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded Main front to rear pipe going to rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour Faded to white (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak Nearside rear halfshaft ()

Some corrosion and breakage in offside and nearside inner sills near centre body mounts

Pass 7 Aug 2014 127,263 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 118,464 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 108,956 miles

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

Fail 29 Feb 2012 108,956 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)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2009 107,752 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 102,890 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 99,269 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 93,206 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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P193 DNP is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 P193 DNP, 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 P193 DNP registered?

P193 DNP is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 May 1997.

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