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P388 BBB

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

154,762 mi
Last recorded154,762 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2013
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP388 BBB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2013 154,762 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2013 154,762 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 151,343 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Sep 2011 151,343 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 May 2011 150,173 miles

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2010 147,231 miles

advise corrosion starting at rear brake discs

advise front brake pads getting low

advise rear brake pads getting low

Pass 15 Aug 2009 140,519 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Aug 2009 140,225 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 Jul 2008 132,341 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 132,341 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 128,219 miles

both rear number plate lamps dull

n/s mirror lens cracked

o/s/r lamp lens cracked

Pass 24 Apr 2006 123,811 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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P388 BBB is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 P388 BBB, 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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P388 BBB is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 March 1997.

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