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P264 RBF

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

149,280 mi
Last recorded149,280 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2010
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP264 RBF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2010 149,280 miles

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)

corrosion under vehicle

Fail 22 Jan 2010 149,280 miles

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

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)

corrosion under vehicle

Fail 13 Feb 2009 139,821 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Oil leak

oil leak on rear axle

plastic cover on n/s front seat belt stork slightly detriorated

slight pitting on n/s front swivel joint axle

Pass 13 Feb 2009 139,821 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

oil leak on rear axle

plastic cover on n/s front seat belt stork slightly detriorated

slight pitting on n/s front swivel joint axle

Fail 10 Feb 2009 139,819 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Oil leak

oil leak on rear axle

plastic cover on n/s seat belt stork slightly deteriorated

slight corrosion on n/s front inner wing but not within suspesion area

slight pitting on n/s front swivel joint axle

Pass 24 Jan 2008 128,872 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2007 116,447 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2006 107,245 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 13 Jan 2006 107,245 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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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P264 RBF 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 55.6%.

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 P264 RBF, 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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P264 RBF is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 3 February 1997.

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