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P194 SVX

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2023
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

99,051 mi
Last recorded99,051 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2023
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP194 SVX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Fail 29 Nov 2023 99,051 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength side runner (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength side runner (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) steering damper bushes worn (2.3 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

footbrake efficiency just on limit(50%)

Pass 7 Jul 2022 97,724 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 95,800 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2021 95,797 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded along rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 94,586 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Jun 2020 94,581 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 92,716 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2019 92,713 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 90,917 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 87,862 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

footbrake efficiency just on limit (50%)

Fail 26 Jun 2017 87,859 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush axle stabaliser (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush axle stabaliser (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

footbrake efficiency just on limit (50%)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 83,518 miles

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

footbrake efficiency just on limit(50%)

Fail 7 Jun 2016 83,515 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

footbrake efficiency just on limit(50%)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 80,703 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2015 80,699 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 78,771 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 78,768 miles

Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 76,925 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 75,068 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 75,064 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 73,129 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 69,779 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 69,773 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 67,258 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 62,004 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 61,999 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Feb 2007 61,999 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 57,136 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2006 57,136 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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P194 SVX is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 P194 SVX, 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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P194 SVX is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 January 1997.

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