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P198 BAD

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

180,228 mi
Last recorded180,228 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2017
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP198 BAD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2017 180,228 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 179,649 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 179,449 miles

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

clutch antislip rubber missing

engine coolant leak

engine oil leak

rear discs corroded

slight play in front and rear anti roll bar bushes

Fail 28 Feb 2015 179,444 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

clutch antislip rubber missing

engine coolant leak

engine oil leak

rear discs corroded

slight play in front and rear anti roll bar bushes

Pass 14 Feb 2014 179,039 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2014 179,039 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 178,227 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2013 178,227 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 176,705 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2012 176,702 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2011 174,099 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 8 Feb 2010 170,399 miles

Battery insecure

Oil leak

Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

no rubber on clutch pedal

off side front suspension ball damp

rear propshaft rubber split

Fail 3 Feb 2010 170,371 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Front Steering arm deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Front Steering damper deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

Oil leak

Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

no rubber on clutch pedal

off side front suspension ball damp

rear propshaft rubber split

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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P198 BAD is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 P198 BAD, 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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P198 BAD is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 March 1997.

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