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P264 VWR

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

158,824 mi
Last recorded158,824 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2016
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP264 VWR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2016 158,824 miles

both front inner wing rusting

oil leak

Fail 22 Feb 2016 158,808 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot worn out and not woking (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot worn out and not working (2.7.4)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot worn out and not working (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot worn out and not working (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum no oil (2.3.1) DANGEROUS

both front inner wings rusted and holed rear floor rusted

not able to road test brakes due to steering fault

oil leak

Pass 10 Feb 2015 154,910 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Oil leak

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

rear floor shows welded repairs

Pass 17 Feb 2014 151,359 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

Oil leak

corrosion to offside and nearside rear floor areas

nearside front door handle sticking

Fail 12 Feb 2014 151,349 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

Oil leak

corrosion to offside and nearside rear floor areas

nearside front door handle sticking

Pass 7 Feb 2013 148,430 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

corrosion to offside and nearside rear floor areas

passenger door lock sticking

Pass 16 Feb 2012 143,051 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 138,433 miles

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

Offside front inner wing corroded , not a prescribed area

Offside rear brake disc slightly scored

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Jan 2011 138,416 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Hazard switch cover missing

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside front inner wing corroded , not a prescribed area

Offside rear brake disc slightly scored

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 134,501 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both front tyres wearing low

exhaust tail pipe heavily corroded

general corrosion rear chassis

offside rear tyre wearing low

slight weat rear suspension strut rubbers

Fail 8 Mar 2010 134,500 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both front tyres wearing low

exhaust tail pipe heavily corroded

general corrosion rear chassis

offside rear tyre wearing low

slight weat rear suspension strut rubbers

Pass 14 Dec 2009 133,509 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 133,509 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 124,639 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2007 119,335 miles
Fail 12 May 2007 119,333 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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 VWR is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VWR, 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 VWR is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 7 March 1997.

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