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P223 BAD

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

196,682 mi
Last recorded196,682 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2014
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP223 BAD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2014 196,682 miles

boot floor holed but not in a prescribed area

lots of surface rust under body round boot floor

rear panel holed but not in a prescribed area

Fail 15 Jul 2014 196,682 miles

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

boot floor holed but not in a prescribed area

lots of surface rust under body round boot floor

rear panel holed but not in a prescribed area

Pass 22 Jul 2013 190,807 miles

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

Oil leak

excessive corrosion on all key places under the car

only just passed the emissions

wires through the wing are tidy but could do with going through the bulk head not the wing

Fail 15 Jul 2013 190,690 miles

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Oil leak

excessive corrosion on all key places under the car

only just passed the emissions

wires through the wing are tidy but could do with going through the bulk head not the wing

Pass 2 Jul 2012 183,556 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 177,316 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 22 Jul 2011 177,313 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 66,709 miles

corrosion near side outer sill

near side front to rear brake pipe corroded

off side rear body mounting corroded

oil leak from engine

oil leak from gearbox

Pass 29 Jun 2009 156,048 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 146,096 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 132,772 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 123,871 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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P223 BAD is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 P223 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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P223 BAD is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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