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P233 VUY

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

112,069 mi
Last recorded112,069 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2016
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP233 VUY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 8 Aug 2016 112,069 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded mid outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded mid outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear body mount corroded but not in an area of structual importance.

Pass 31 Jul 2015 108,663 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 107,074 miles

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

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

engine oil leak advise

Fail 13 Aug 2014 107,074 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

engine oil leak advise

Pass 17 Oct 2013 106,242 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 104,201 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 98,722 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 87,404 miles

Propshaft component defective

Fail 3 Jun 2009 74,551 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 74,551 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 63,805 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 54,058 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 47,922 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2005 42,638 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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P233 VUY 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 78.6%.

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 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 P233 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 P233 VUY registered?

P233 VUY is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 March 1997.

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