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P345 ERD

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Petrol 3947cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

91,879 mi
Last recorded91,879 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2017
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP345 ERD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,947cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2017 91,879 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 91,879 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings iner wing and bulkhead as marked (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main pipes as marked (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both pipes on axle as marked (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 May 2016 90,904 miles

Brake pedal feels a little bit soft

Most of underbody been painted over

Rear tyre walls slightly cracked

Some oil leaks can't see were from

Pass 2 May 2015 87,212 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 29 May 2014 83,759 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 79,466 miles

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

rear disks corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2012 78,390 miles

Oil leak

Pass 21 Mar 2011 77,684 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 10 Apr 2010 75,448 miles

minor oil leak present

Pass 20 May 2009 71,818 miles

o/s/r inner arch,steps corroding,n/s/r tyre near limit,oil leak

Fail 20 May 2009 71,818 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

o/s/r inner arch,steps corroding,n/s/r tyre near limit,oil leak

Pass 22 May 2008 69,885 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 67,204 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 64,459 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 64,459 miles

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

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

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

All tyres tread depth close to legal limit

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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P345 ERD is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 3,947cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P345 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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P345 ERD is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 January 1997.

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