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P226 BAD

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

217,285 mi
Last recorded217,285 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2022
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP226 BAD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2022 217,285 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 217,261 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 216,119 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc repaired, but not inappropriately (3.5.1n)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2015 210,703 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2015 210,703 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jul 2014 208,600 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Fail 19 Jul 2014 208,600 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 201,270 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

n/side front swivel joint slight oil leak

n/side rear halfshaft oil seal leaking

rear diff oilseal leaking

Pass 23 Jun 2012 193,302 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 181,905 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 170,397 miles

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 423,426 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Propshaft component defective

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 12 Jan 2008 153,488 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2007 148,763 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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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P226 BAD is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P226 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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P226 BAD is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 July 1997.

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