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P227 VUY

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

179,261 mi
Last recorded179,261 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2012
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP227 VUY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2012 179,261 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

chassis has slight corrosion

front seat belts slightly frayed

nearside and offside and rear floors slightly corroded

nearside and offside under sills slightly corroded

nearside front coil spring corroded

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2011 168,005 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

O/s/f tyre sidewall damaged

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 20 Jun 2011 167,994 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Additional o/s/r side light on bumper not working

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

O/s/f tyre sidewall damaged

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 160,704 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 153,774 miles

Battery insecure

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

Fail 24 Apr 2009 153,710 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Battery insecure

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

Pass 23 Apr 2008 143,759 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 143,757 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Apr 2007 131,214 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2007 131,203 miles

Nearside Body or chassis 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)

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2006 118,395 miles

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

oil leak

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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P227 VUY is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 P227 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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P227 VUY is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 18 March 1997.

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