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P215 VUY

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

144,216 mi
Last recorded144,216 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2013
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP215 VUY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 10 Jul 2013 144,216 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front inner arches getting corroded

both front shocker/spring turrets getting corroded

both front swivel hubs showing signs of weeping

engine oil leak

front and rear chassis rails getting corroded

front and rear chassis to body mounts getting corroded

front and rear shocker bushes getting worn

front discs getting corroded and worn

front flexes getting perished

general condition of vehicle understructure poor

nearside and offside rear seatbelt lock outer covers missing but not affecting operation at time of test

rear spring retainers getting corroded

tow bar and mounting points getting corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2012 137,496 miles

some corrosion both front inner wings

engine oil leak

extensive existing repairs to both inner arches near seatbelt anchorage points untidy but appear sound at time of test

extensive existing repairs to rear floors,floor crossmembers,outer sills ,undersills,rear inner arches,chassis to body mounts appear ok

front spring retainers getting corroded

nearside and offside rear seatbelt lock outer cover missing but not affecting operation

rear floor pans appeared to have been welded from inside best possible inspection carried out at time of test

steering reaction shock absorber bushes getting worn

tow bar and mounting points showing signs of corrosion

Fail 19 Jul 2012 137,487 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

engine oil leak

extensive existing repairs to both inner arches near seatbelt anchorage points untidy but appear sound at time of test

extensive existing repairs to rear floors,floor crossmembers,outer sills ,undersills,rear inner arches,chassis to body mounts appear ok

front spring retainers getting corroded

nearside and offside rear seatbelt lock outer cover missing but not affecting operation

rear floor pans appeared to have been welded from inside best possible inspection carried out at time of test

some corrosion both front inner wings

steering reaction shock absorber bushes getting worn

tow bar and mounting points showing signs of corrosion

Pass 3 Aug 2011 134,161 miles

both front floors/inner wings getting corroded

both front spring spring top retainers getting corroded

both front suspension arm bushes getting worn

both step sills/outer sills getting corroded

both undersills getting corroded

brake pipes to rear calipers getting corroded

engine oil leak

front and rear chassis rails and outriggers getting corroded

rear floors and floor crossmembers getting corroded

small hole nearside and offside centre chassis to body mounts /inner arches

tow bar and mounting points getting corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2010 128,110 miles

both outer and undersills getting corroded

brake pipes to front flexes getting corroded

engine oil leak

nearside and centre seatbelt lock outer covers missing but not affecting operation

nearside rear hub seal showing signs of weeping

rear chassis to body mounts getting corroded

rear floors and floor crossmembers getting corroded

some corrosion both step sills

some play both front and rear shocker lower mounting bushes

tow bar and mounting points getting corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2009 121,874 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 116,634 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 110,772 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 110,772 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 102,687 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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P215 VUY is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P215 VUY, 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 P215 VUY registered?

P215 VUY is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 14 February 1997.

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The MOT history for P215 VUY shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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