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P340 ERD

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

140,628 mi
Last recorded140,628 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2018
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP340 ERD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2018 140,628 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 137,646 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear inner wheel arch corroded

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

Offside Front inner wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear bump stop missing

Offside Rear inner sill corroded

Offside Rear inner wheel arch corroded

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 134,714 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear body mounting corroded

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 129,398 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Fail 26 Feb 2015 129,349 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Feb 2014 123,146 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 120,289 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Mar 2012 116,649 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 116,649 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 109,705 miles

Engine oil leaks

N/S/F tyre heavily worn on outer edge

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

O/S/F brake disc heavily worn recommend further attention

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Rear axle brake pipes corroded

Rear brake discs in poor condition

Slight corrosion to all brake pipes

Slight corrosion to all coil springs

Slight play fel;t in steering ball joints

Underside vehicle dirty in testable areas

Pass 24 Feb 2010 104,011 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 98,152 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 92,939 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both headlamp top mounts broken

oil leak from rear axle pinion seal

slight play in A frame rear ball joint

Pass 25 Jan 2007 85,112 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2006 76,189 miles

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

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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P340 ERD is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 P340 ERD, 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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P340 ERD is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 January 1997.

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