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P351 FEP

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

131,244 mi
Last recorded131,244 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2018
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP351 FEP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2018 131,244 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both rear body mounts corroded

n/s/f inner wing corroded

o/s body mounts corroded

o/s/f inner wing corroded

Fail 22 Nov 2018 131,237 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced body mounts (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both rear body mounts corroded

n/s/f inner wing corroded

o/s body mounts corroded

o/s/f inner wing corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2017 121,272 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion corrosion present on body mount (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion corrosion through body mounting (6.1.B.2)

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

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Fail 1 Feb 2017 121,265 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Before & after flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade edge missing (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Before & after flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi to cylinder across axle (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded under sill in centre (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade edge missing (8.2.2)

Steering damper slightly corroded but serviceable cover (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 29 Jun 2016 121,263 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade split (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade split (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering damper slightly corroded but serviceable cover (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 117,508 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 117,508 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 110,527 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 102,905 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2012 102,905 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 94,520 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 83,837 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jan 2009 72,669 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

drivers and passenger frount seats only ones fitted in vehicle

Fail 9 Jan 2009 72,662 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

drivers and passenger frount seats only ones fitted in vehicle

Pass 9 Jan 2008 64,035 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jan 2007 53,756 miles

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

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

all rear seats have been taken out at time of test

Pass 20 Dec 2005 42,972 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower 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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P351 FEP is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 P351 FEP, 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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P351 FEP is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 21 April 1997.

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