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P260 AFE

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

153,098 mi
Last recorded153,098 miles
Recorded on27 May 2023
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP260 AFE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2023 153,098 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi-pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under body very muddy making inspection difficult

Pass 12 May 2022 151,736 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases multiple small leaks (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

cars under side is muddy making inspection difficult

slight corrosion evident on under body and components

Pass 15 Apr 2021 148,745 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

under body and components all have signs of corrosion

Fail 7 Apr 2021 148,739 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

under body and components all have signs of corrosion

Pass 29 Feb 2020 141,335 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2020 141,329 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached shock absorber nut loose (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))

Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 132,226 miles

Front Steering component deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

slight corrosion evident on underbody

underbody very muddy making inspection difficult

Pass 23 Jan 2018 120,103 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

corrosion to inner sills but not structural

very muddy underbody making inspection very difficult

Pass 18 Oct 2016 103,390 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

corrosion to inner sill but not structural

muddy underneath making inspection difficult

Pass 19 Oct 2015 96,855 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2015 96,824 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 95,628 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 94,172 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 90,809 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 86,554 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 82,456 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 76,824 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 71,149 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 65,907 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 60,622 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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P260 AFE is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 P260 AFE, 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 P260 AFE registered?

P260 AFE is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 24 April 1997.

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