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P333 HSC

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

154,271 mi
Last recorded154,271 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2011
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP333 HSC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2011 154,271 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 153,134 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 153,973 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

cover missing from nearside (center row)outer seat belt catch

Pass 25 Mar 2009 143,510 miles

center lap belt catch has plastic surround missing

damp around power steering box

top and bottom bushes worn on rear shock absorbers

unable to check offside rear seat belt in center row(child seat fitted)

Fail 25 Mar 2009 143,510 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

center lap belt catch has plastic surround missing

damp around power steering box

top and bottom bushes worn on rear shock absorbers

unable to check offside rear seat belt in center row(child seat fitted)

Fail 28 Mar 2008 134,057 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

both rear shock absorber bushes(top/bottom) worn

nearside outter seat belt catch plastic cover missing(center row)

nearside outter(center row)seat belt not checked due to child seat being fitted

Pass 28 Mar 2008 134,057 miles

nearside outter seat belt catch plastic cover missing(center row)

both rear shock absorber bushes(top/bottom) worn

nearside outter(center row)seat belt not checked due to child seat being fitted

Pass 23 Mar 2007 125,587 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear brake discs corroed

Rear tyres perishing

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 22 Mar 2007 125,567 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear brake discs corroded. Rear tyres perrishing.

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 23 Mar 2006 117,475 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 117,464 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Rear exhaust corroded.Rear brake discs 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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P333 HSC is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Red 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 P333 HSC, 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 P333 HSC registered?

P333 HSC is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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