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P266 FBW

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

236,243 mi
Last recorded236,243 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2013
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP266 FBW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2013 236,243 miles

Oil leak

Some free play in steering joints plus ball joint dust covers detiroated.

Some free ply in front hubs.

Tyres perrished.

Vehicle has many points of corrosion some of which are holes.

Pass 16 Jun 2012 224,788 miles

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

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Jun 2011 214,521 miles

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

Oil leak

exh blow from joint at manifold/front pipe

slight play in front wheel bearings

underside corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2010 202,241 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 198,097 miles

Front brake pads low, spare wheel flat.

Pass 1 Jul 2008 193,447 miles

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

both sills rusty

o/sf indicator lense cracked

o/sr tyre worn uneven

under side muddy

Pass 12 Jul 2007 180,638 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2006 147,057 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2005 122,107 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2005 122,107 miles

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

rear no plate insecure both rear top shock bushes worn

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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P266 FBW is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 P266 FBW, 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 P266 FBW registered?

P266 FBW is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 April 1997.

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The MOT history for P266 FBW shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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