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P346 AFE

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

196,734 mi
Last recorded196,734 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2016
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP346 AFE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2016 196,734 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 191,949 miles

oil leak

Fail 30 Jan 2015 191,949 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil leak

Pass 26 Feb 2014 188,392 miles

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

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

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

nearside front swivel weeping

nearside rear body mount corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2013 182,181 miles

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

front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2012 175,133 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all brake pipes corroding

Pass 11 Feb 2011 167,359 miles

Advise corrosion around rear body mountings borderline

Advise movement in offside rear shocker lower bush

Advise oil leak on engine

Advise underbody corrosion in places

Pass 29 Jan 2010 159,389 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

nearside rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2009 150,932 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 150,931 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Dec 2007 40,862 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 130,959 miles

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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P346 AFE is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P346 AFE, 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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P346 AFE is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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