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P284 AYG

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

103,102 mi
Last recorded103,102 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2021
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP284 AYG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2021 103,102 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 100,766 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 108,147 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 95,519 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded feeding flexy hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 91,545 miles

Centre stop lamp not working

Pass 5 Mar 2015 98,595 miles

High level stop lamp not working

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

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Slight play at steering wheel but not excessive

Fail 3 Mar 2015 98,593 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

High level stop lamp not working

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

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Power steering pipes damp no signs of a leak

Slight play at steering wheel but not excessive

Pass 20 Mar 2014 86,540 miles

All trackrod end gaitors are slightly perished

Engine oily no leaks

High level brake light not working

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

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

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

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

Offside front droplink gaitor slightly perished

Power steering reservoir damp no leaks

Slight lift in steering wheel but not excessive

Slight play in both front and rear wheels but not excessive

Top tow bar socket in poor condition

Pass 17 Jun 2013 84,030 miles

All trackrod end gaitors are slightly perished

Engine oily

HIgh level brake light not working

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

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

Power steering reservoir damp no leaks

Slight lift in steering wheel but not excessive

Top tow socket in poor condition

Fail 11 Jun 2013 84,029 miles

Front Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

All trackrod end gaitors are slightly perished

Engine oily

HIgh level brake light not working

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

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

Power steering reservoir damp no leaks

Slight lift in steering wheel but not excessive

Top tow socket in poor condition

Pass 16 Jun 2012 81,780 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 78,659 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 60,332 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2009 59,974 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 106,275 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 89,751 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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P284 AYG is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 P284 AYG, 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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What year was P284 AYG registered?

P284 AYG is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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