MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
236,243 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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.
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)
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
Front brake pads low, spare wheel flat.
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
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is P266 FBW safe to buy?
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