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P246 NAV

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

120,284 mi
Last recorded120,284 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2017
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP246 NAV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2017 120,284 miles

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

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

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

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

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

corrosion to chassis& suspension

Fail 23 Jan 2017 120,274 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

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

corrosion to chassis& suspension

Pass 22 Jan 2016 112,829 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Both sides (2.7.4)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 106,495 miles

Body has extensive corrosion,but not seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings in many places

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

drivers door step is heavily corroded

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

Fail 19 Jan 2015 106,495 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside 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)

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

Body has extensive corrosion,but not seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings in many places

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

drivers door step is heavily corroded

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

Pass 23 Jan 2014 103,696 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Fail 23 Jan 2014 103,692 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2013 102,898 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2013 102,894 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 102,030 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Fail 20 Jan 2012 102,028 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2011 100,294 miles

n/s step corroding

rear disc outer faces rusty

Fail 13 Jan 2011 100,285 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s step corroding

rear disc outer faces rusty

Pass 15 Jan 2010 98,937 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 96,652 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 94,186 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2008 94,181 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2007 90,537 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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P246 NAV is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 P246 NAV, 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 P246 NAV registered?

P246 NAV is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 23 April 1997.

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