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P390 BNW

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2018
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

157,747 mi
Last recorded157,747 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2017
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP390 BNW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2017 157,747 miles

oil leak

Fail 5 Dec 2017 157,746 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

oil leak

Fail 25 Aug 2017 157,638 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner wheel arch near seat belt mounting (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 156,489 miles

Both offside & nearside body mountings corroded

Fail 20 Aug 2016 156,481 miles

Braking system leaking Nearside brake caliper (3.6.A.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Both offside & nearside body mountings corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2015 154,369 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 140,491 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 145,018 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 140,082 miles

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

oil leak from engine

Fail 29 Oct 2012 140,082 miles

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

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

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

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

oil leak from engine

Pass 19 Oct 2011 135,810 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 135,810 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2010 132,234 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2010 132,234 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 127,626 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 123,692 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 123,692 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2007 120,124 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2007 120,124 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2006 115,663 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 115,663 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 115,663 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2005 110,057 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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P390 BNW is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 P390 BNW, 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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P390 BNW is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 20 March 1997.

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