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P304 BCP

1997 Land Rover Discovery

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

127,520 mi
Last recorded127,520 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2018
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP304 BCP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2018 127,520 miles

Central Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 123,457 miles

Offside Front Inner wing corroded

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

chassis corroded

oil leak

rear propshaft bush cracked

Pass 6 Feb 2016 117,692 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2015 117,651 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded VALANCE (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded SILL TO MOUNTING. (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded CHASSIS MOUNTING (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded VALANCE. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings BODY MOUNTING (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded SOLL TO MOUNTING (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded CHASSIS MOUNTING (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2015 115,335 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

lower vehicle has crossion on chassiss and mecanical compnents

slight oil leak under engine

Fail 13 Jan 2015 115,335 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

lower vehicle has crossion on chassiss and mecanical compnents

slight oil leak under engine

Pass 15 Jan 2014 112,456 miles

Oil leak

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 Jan 2014 112,418 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 108,826 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jan 2012 104,670 miles

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jan 2011 99,128 miles

both rear top shocker bushes hsve slight play

Pass 5 Jan 2010 91,762 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2009 82,017 miles

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 8 Jan 2009 82,865 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 14 Jan 2008 78,970 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jan 2007 75,582 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2005 70,879 miles

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Fail 12 Dec 2005 70,879 miles

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

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

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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P304 BCP is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 P304 BCP, 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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P304 BCP is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 June 1997.

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