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P255 FAU

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

165,345 mi
Last recorded165,345 miles
Recorded on8 May 2014
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP255 FAU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2014 165,345 miles

chips in screen

front brake balance poor

front inner wings

heavy undersealing to underside

rear bump stops missing

wear in n/s/f wheel bearing BORDERLINE

Fail 8 May 2014 165,344 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Upper Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

chips in screen

front brake balance poor

front inner wings

heavy undersealing to underside

rear bump stops missing

wear in n/s/f wheel bearing BORDERLINE

Pass 9 May 2013 160,174 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 5 May 2012 152,399 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 145,833 miles

Oil leak

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

propshaft coupling perrished

Fail 28 Mar 2011 145,821 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

propshaft rubber coupling perrished

Pass 17 Nov 2009 139,019 miles

rear tyres low and worn uneven

Fail 16 Nov 2009 139,007 miles

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

Nearside Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

rear tyres low and worn uneven

Pass 22 Nov 2008 132,440 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2008 132,428 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Oct 2007 123,480 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Oct 2006 112,385 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2005 100,139 miles

both rear tyres especially o/s getting low

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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P255 FAU is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 P255 FAU, 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 P255 FAU registered?

P255 FAU is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 21 February 1997.

Is P255 FAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P255 FAU shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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