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P275 LAR

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

170,200 mi
Last recorded170,200 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2018
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP275 LAR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2018 170,200 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2018 170,200 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Apr 2017 157,538 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2017 157,538 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 145,950 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 145,950 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 135,860 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 134,845 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 134,568 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 131,761 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

front coil springs are corroded

rear brake pipes are corroded

underside of vehicle is corroded

Fail 26 Apr 2013 131,761 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

front coil springs are corroded

rear brake pipes are corroded

underside of vehicle is corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2012 127,716 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 122,803 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 113,905 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2009 113,905 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Dec 2008 104,765 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 98,144 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2007 91,488 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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P275 LAR is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 P275 LAR, 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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P275 LAR is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 January 1997.

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