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P262 LEV

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

114,210 mi
Last recorded114,210 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2014
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP262 LEV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2014 114,210 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 13 Jan 2014 114,206 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 110,678 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2013 110,671 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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)

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

Offside Front 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)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Dec 2011 109,295 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 106,795 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2010 106,795 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2009 104,001 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 18 Dec 2009 104,001 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2008 96,862 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2008 96,862 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Dec 2007 85,203 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2006 78,898 miles

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

corrosion started on both rear brake discs,o/s/f chassis outrigger and n/s/r axle brake pipe

n/s mirror cracked

Pass 18 Dec 2006 78,898 miles

corrosion started on both rear brake discs,o/s/f chassis outrigger and n/s/r axle brake pipe

n/s mirror cracked

Pass 4 Jan 2006 75,398 miles

corrosion on both rear brake discs

light corrosion started on both outer sills

n/s mirrir glass cracked

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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P262 LEV is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P262 LEV, 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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P262 LEV is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 13 January 1997.

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