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P196 MBD

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

124,214 mi
Last recorded124,214 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2024
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP196 MBD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2024 124,214 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2023 117,676 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2022 111,860 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 107,819 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2021 107,819 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Dec 2020 107,786 miles

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

Inner Sills Corroded not excessive

Inner arches Corroded not excessive

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

Fail 30 Dec 2020 107,786 miles

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Inner Sills Corroded not excessive

Inner arches Corroded not excessive

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 104,942 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 104,714 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 104,301 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2013 104,301 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 103,470 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 102,435 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

corrosion to suspension/steering components and prescribed areas

front and rear brake discs pitted

nearside and offside rear outer body/arch corroded

offside rear tyre - outer wall has cuts

Pass 23 Sep 2010 101,107 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 98,396 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 94,065 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 94,064 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2007 91,142 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 91,142 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2006 87,094 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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P196 MBD is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P196 MBD, 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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P196 MBD is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 17 March 1997.

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