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126,378 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear indicator lamp has slight damage
Nearside Rear seatbelt buckle casing damaged
Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
lots of underside corrosion
oil leak underside
slight play in both front swivel joints
Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced out rigger near body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced out rigger near body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering boot floor near shocker mount (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))
engine speed and temp unable to be measured due to pd com receiver not working
Black tape on cluster
Both front wheel arc corrison not with 30cm off any thing
Under side off vehicle heavy corrison / under seal in places
all rear corrison
under bonnet corrsion
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected in wheel arc (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected near body mount (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected in wheel arc (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Black tape on cluster
Both front wheel arc corrison not with 30cm off any thing
Under side off vehicle heavy corrison / under seal in places
all rear corrison
under bonnet corrsion
both fronts & o/s/r tyre perishing between tread & on sidewalls
damage to n/s/f wing/bumper area
oil leak from engine sump pan area
rust to underside in places
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
all underside and all inner wheel arches covered in wax oil
engine management light inoperative
front wipers split but clear screen
nearside rear lower indicator lense damaged
reverse lights not working
Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner wheel arc (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill/wheel arc (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
n/side door mirror glass cracked.
o/side rear suspension bump stop missing.
slight free play in steering track rod end ball joint o/side rear of front axle.
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
n/side door mirror glass cracked.
o/side rear suspension bump stop missing.
slight free play in steering track rod end ball joint o/side rear of front axle.
o/side rear suspension bump stop missing.
rear exhaust poor condition.
Nearside Front 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)
o/side rear suspension bump stop missing.
rear exhaust poor condition.
Oil leak
both front inner wings slight corrosion
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
n/s/f hub slight oil leak
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
both front inner wings slight corrosion
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
n/s/f hub slight oil leak
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
N/SIDE FRONT TYRE ON 2MM & WORN ON INNER EDGE. †O/SIDE FRONT TYRE ON 3MM & WORN ON INNER EDGE. †REAR N/SIDE REAR BRAKE DISCS POOR.
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
N/SIDE FRONT TYRE ON 2MM & WORN ON INNER EDGE. †O/SIDE FRONT TYRE ON 3MM & WORN ON INNER EDGE. †REAR N/SIDE REAR BRAKE DISCS POOR.
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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P268 FAU is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 P268 FAU, 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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P268 FAU is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 25 February 1997.
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