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P196 OKO

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

175,265 mi
Last recorded175,265 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2017
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP196 OKO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2017 175,265 miles

both rear sills corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2016 168,567 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2015 160,981 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 152,756 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 145,114 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 145,114 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 134,134 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 123,740 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 114,912 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 105,918 miles

BATTERY INSECURE

CORROSION ON REAR BRAKE DISC SURFACES.

N/S REAR LOWER FLASHER LAMP LENS DAMAGED.

O/S AND N/S TRACK ROD END GAITERS SPLIT

O/S REAR SEAT BELT LOCK INCOMPLETE,STILL OPERATES AS NORMAL,PLASTIC OUTER COVER MISSING.

PLAY IN N/S REAR HUB BEARINGS

Fail 24 Mar 2009 105,875 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

BATTERY INSECURE

CORROSION ON REAR BRAKE DISC SURFACES.

N/S REAR LOWER FLASHER LAMP LENS DAMAGED.

O/S AND N/S TRACK ROD END GAITERS SPLIT

O/S REAR SEAT BELT LOCK INCOMPLETE,STILL OPERATES AS NORMAL,PLASTIC OUTER COVER MISSING.

PLAY IN N/S REAR HUB BEARINGS

SLIGHT OIL WEAP FROM POWER STEERING RESERVOIR PIPES

Pass 27 Mar 2008 97,191 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 97,191 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit attachment loose (2.4.F.1a)

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

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit attachment loose (2.4.F.1a)

Offside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2007 93,209 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 89,558 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 OKO is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OKO, 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 OKO is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 4 June 1997.

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