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P314 VKG

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

147,269 mi
Last recorded147,269 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2015
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP314 VKG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2015 147,269 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement on limit (2.4.G.2)

Oil Leak

Fail 7 Sep 2015 147,264 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock/body mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement on limit (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil Leak

Fail 22 Jul 2015 147,250 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Corrosion at bottom of offside c pillar

Nearside front door a little perculiar to open ffrom outside

Offside rear tyre worn to minimum 1.6mm tread depth on inside e3dge

Some corrosion around centre and rear body mounts

Pass 27 Jun 2014 138,186 miles

Nearside rear roll bar end link a little worn

Rear body mounts corroded

Some wear/play in both front swivel bearings

Fail 25 Jun 2014 138,186 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside rear roll bar end link a little worn

Rear body mounts corroded

Some wear/play in both front swivel bearings

Pass 15 Jul 2013 131,349 miles

A little parking brake judder

Corrosion around rear body mounts

PAS pipes damp with fluid

Fail 15 Jul 2013 131,349 miles

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

A little parking brake judder

Corrosion around rear body mounts

PAS pipes damp with fluid

Pass 21 Jul 2012 122,619 miles

Corrosion starting on servo mount

Fail 18 Jul 2012 122,619 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Corrosion starting on servo mount

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 113,975 miles

PAS pump damp with fluid

Parking brake judders

Some corrosion on a couple body mounts

Fail 19 Jul 2011 113,975 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

PAS pump damp with fluid

Parking brake judders

Some corrosion on a couple body mounts

Pass 12 Jul 2010 103,985 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Parking brake juddering a bit

Slight play/wear in nearside swivel bearings

Fail 12 Jul 2010 103,985 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Parking brake juddering a bit

Slight play/wear in nearside swivel bearings

Pass 25 Jul 2009 94,096 miles

slightplay starting in front /n/s/hub

Pass 6 Jun 2008 87,024 miles

front pads showing signs of wear

Fail 6 Jun 2008 87,024 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

front pads showing signs of wear

Pass 14 Jun 2007 81,439 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 73,710 miles

front and rear no.plates marked

non obligatory mirror damaged

offside inner and outer sills corroded

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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P314 VKG 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 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P314 VKG, 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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P314 VKG is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 January 1997.

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