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P252 AWW

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

152,552 mi
Last recorded152,552 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2013
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP252 AWW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2013 152,552 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

offside front and nearside rear tyres cracking

rear prop-shaft rubber joint cracked

Fail 19 Dec 2012 152,528 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

battery loose

nearside rear bumpstop missing

offside front and nearside rear tyres cracking

rear propshaft rubber joint cracked

Pass 28 Nov 2011 150,291 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 143,900 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 138,152 miles

OSF BRAKE DISC DUST SHIELD MISSING

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Nov 2008 127,029 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2008 127,029 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2007 115,859 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 106,176 miles

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

rear diif leaking

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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P252 AWW is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P252 AWW, 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 P252 AWW registered?

P252 AWW is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 14 January 1997.

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