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P320 ODT

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

155,487 mi
Last recorded155,487 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2011
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP320 ODT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2011 155,487 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2010 152,533 miles

ADVISE OIL LEAK REAR OF ENGINE

CLUTCH PEDAL ANTISLIP MISSING

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

Fail 25 Mar 2010 152,368 miles

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

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

ADVISE OIL LEAK REAR OF ENGINE

CLUTCH PEDAL ANTISLIP MISSING

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

Pass 14 May 2009 145,119 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 145,119 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 12 May 2008 135,277 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 May 2008 135,277 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 129,851 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 129,615 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 May 2006 120,466 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 120,460 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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P320 ODT is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 P320 ODT, 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 P320 ODT registered?

P320 ODT is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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