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P269 FAU

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

172,591 mi
Last recorded172,591 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2022
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP269 FAU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2022 172,591 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 165,106 miles

Nearside Front Halfshaft seal - Slight misting of oil

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Dec 2021 165,106 miles

Nearside Front Halfshaft seal - Slight misting of oil

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 165,096 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 163,777 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 161,183 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 155,503 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 142,867 miles

Nearside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Fail 29 Sep 2014 142,867 miles

Nearside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Sep 2013 131,865 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 121,417 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 109,414 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 99,678 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 87,124 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2008 70,503 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 70,503 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 58,052 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 46,450 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 46,450 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 23 Sep 2005 43,441 miles

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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P269 FAU is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P269 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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P269 FAU is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 4 March 1997.

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