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P376 XTL

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

194,500 mi
Last recorded194,500 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2011
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP376 XTL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 4 Apr 2011 194,500 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2010 185,499 miles

Oil leak

Fail 22 Feb 2010 185,499 miles

Oil leak

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 169,776 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2008 169,576 miles

Nearside Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Offside Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Nov 2007 155,777 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 148,103 miles

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

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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P376 XTL is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P376 XTL, 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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What year was P376 XTL registered?

P376 XTL is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 May 1997.

Is P376 XTL safe to buy?

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