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P268 LWK

1997 Land Rover Discovery

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP268 LWK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 8 Aug 2012

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

all corroded areas mark in yellow

front bum per end cap losse

rear axle rebound rubbers missing

Pass 23 Aug 2011 141,769 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 141,769 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 35,081 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 35,078 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

no rear seats fitted at test

Pass 5 Mar 2009 130,058 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 130,067 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2007 119,633 miles

Cuts in n/s/f tyre outer wall to limit.

Cuts in o/s/f tyre inner wall to limit.

Inner surface of n/s/r brake disc corroded to limit.

N/s wiper blade deteriorated.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 4 Sep 2006 114,664 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2005 108,100 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2005 108,100 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively 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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P268 LWK is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 P268 LWK, 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 LWK is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 25 February 1997.

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