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P274 FBW

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

247,009 mi
Last recorded247,009 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2013
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP274 FBW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2013 247,009 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front mirrors have slight cracks on them

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

Slight play coming from steering joints

Pass 28 Aug 2012 236,863 miles

both front swivel joints leaking diff oil.

Fail 23 Aug 2012 236,863 miles

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

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

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front swivel joints leaking diff oil.

Pass 5 Aug 2011 220,358 miles

Oil leak

sills in poor condition

Pass 9 Jun 2010 204,593 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 187,416 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 1 Apr 2008 175,779 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 175,779 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 161,232 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 161,232 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2006 147,453 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2006 147,453 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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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P274 FBW is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 124,978 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 P274 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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P274 FBW is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 16 May 1997.

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