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P361 HHH

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

230,971 mi
Last recorded230,971 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2013
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP361 HHH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Fail 9 Oct 2013 230,971 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 220,428 miles

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

front axle slight oil leak

front brake pipes slightly corroded

oil leak

Pass 7 Sep 2011 217,703 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 217,703 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 216,721 miles

CORROSION TO...Offside rear floor and nearside rear floor

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front number plate damaged

nearside rear and offside rear quarter panels insecure

Fail 27 Sep 2010 216,706 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

CORROSION TO...Offside rear floor and nearside rear floor

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front number plate damaged

nearside rear and offside rear quarter panels insecure

Pass 1 Oct 2009 215,646 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

both rear coil springs corroding

corrosion both inner and outer sills

corrosion to both rear arches

corrosion to chassis

corrosion to floors

corrosion to nearside rear inner wheel arch

corrosion to offside front b post

corrosion toffside inner wing by servo

front coil springs corroding

heavy corrosion tgo offside rear inner wheel arch by out rigger

power steering pipe damp

Fail 22 Sep 2009 215,643 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

all four coil springs corroding

corrosion offside front inner wheel arch by out rigger

corrosion to both outer sills

corrosion to chassis

corrosion to front floors

corrosion to offside b post

corrosion to offside rear crossmember

corrosion to rear floors

corrosion under bonnet under servo

corrosion under both rear inner wheel arches

heavy corrosion to nearside rear crossmember

heavy corrosion to offgside front inner sill / floor by out rigger

power steering pipe from resivior damp

Pass 29 Sep 2008 215,129 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all four coil springs corroded

both number plates slightly damaged

damage to windscreen outside sweeped area

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

heavy corrosion to offside rear floor

heavy corrosion to offside rear wheel arch near body mount

offside front brake slightly binding

plastic sill covers fitted

power steering pipe damp

slight corrosion to offside inner door sill

slight corrosion to rear chassis

Fail 19 Sep 2008 215,110 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

all four coil springs corroded

both number plates slightly damaged

damage to windscreen outside sweeped area

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

heavy corrosion to offside rear floor

heavy corrosion to offside rear wheel arch near body mount

offside front brake slightly binding

plastic sill covers fitted

power steering pipe damp

slight corrosion to offside inner door sill

slight corrosion to rear chassis

Pass 26 Sep 2007 214,191 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 214,190 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2007 214,184 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2006 212,319 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.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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P361 HHH is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P361 HHH, 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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P361 HHH is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 May 1997.

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