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P224 FRB

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

180,260 mi
Last recorded180,260 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2012
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP224 FRB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2012 180,260 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2012 180,250 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 May 2011 164,494 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 164,473 miles

Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control (6.1.B.1a)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 12 May 2010 157,798 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 151,665 miles

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 137,135 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 137,131 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 134,608 miles

CHASSIS SECTIONS AND OUTRIGGER SECTIONS CORRODED.

FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS SLIGHT PLAY.

REAR NUMBER PLATE LAMPS LOW INTENSITY.

STEERING DAMPER COVER INSECURE.

STEERING DROP-ARM BALLJOINT SLIGHT LIFT.

Pass 25 Jan 2007 126,646 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2007 126,639 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

ALL SUSPENSION COIL SPRINGS BADLY CORRODED.

CHASSIS AND OUTRIGGERS CORRODED IN PLACES.

EXHAUST SYSTEM IN POOR CONDITION.

SLIGHT PLAY AT NEARSIDE FRONT WHEEL BEARING.

Pass 9 Jan 2006 119,170 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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P224 FRB is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 P224 FRB, 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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P224 FRB is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 10 February 1997.

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