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P356 FEC

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

139,283 mi
Last recorded139,283 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2020
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP356 FEC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2020 139,283 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2020 139,283 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 135,570 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush ,chassis end (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 132,838 miles

Oil leak engine ()

front bumper mounts corroded

Fail 21 Feb 2018 132,823 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis section (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis section (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 35% (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak engine ()

front bumper mounts corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2017 132,007 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 6 Mar 2017 131,997 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis section (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front inner wheel arch cover corroded

Nearside Rear inner wheel arch corroded

Offside Front inner wheel arch cover corroded

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Mar 2016 131,137 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis section (6.6.6)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 130,137 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 129,093 miles

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 3 Mar 2014 129,090 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 128,004 miles

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

Oil leak

front bumper corroded n/s

rear suspension bump stops missing

Pass 7 Mar 2012 126,861 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 126,861 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 125,215 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 125,211 miles

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

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

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

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

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

rear brake imbalance 25%

Pass 24 Feb 2010 124,008 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2009 122,295 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 119,087 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2008 119,087 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2007 109,652 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 99,397 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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P356 FEC is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 P356 FEC, 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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P356 FEC is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 February 1997.

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