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P276 AHO

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2023
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

134,804 mi
Last recorded134,804 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2022
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP276 AHO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2022 134,804 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2021 133,242 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2020 132,756 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 132,323 miles

screen cracked

Pass 7 Apr 2018 131,636 miles

crack in screen

Pass 1 Apr 2017 130,107 miles

crack in screen

Pass 9 Apr 2016 128,847 miles

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

damage to screen

Pass 28 Mar 2015 124,714 miles

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Mar 2015 124,714 miles

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Mar 2014 121,420 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

signs of slight leak near power steering box

Fail 29 Mar 2014 121,420 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

signs of slight leak near power steering box

Pass 15 Apr 2013 130,293 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 125,928 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 123,938 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 123,953 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Panhard rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Mar 2010 122,565 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

Oil leak

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

has modified sills, but not afecting strength

Pass 6 Mar 2009 117,705 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 117,553 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Fail 6 Aug 2008 111,078 miles

All brake discs corroded.Brakes feel soft.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 6 Aug 2008 111,078 miles

All brake discs corroded.Brakes feel soft.

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

Pass 15 Aug 2007 107,084 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 107,002 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2006 91,612 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2005 89,024 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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P276 AHO is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P276 AHO, 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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P276 AHO is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 March 1997.

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