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P394 HAV

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

127,404 mi
Last recorded127,404 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2019
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP394 HAV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2019 127,404 miles

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2018 126,117 miles

Both rear brake discs corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2017 123,035 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2016 119,308 miles

Nearside Front brake pipe corroded at unprotected end section

Pass 16 Jan 2015 118,503 miles

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

both front brake pipes at brake calipers corroded

chassis corroded

front and rear brake discs corroded

nsf brake pipe corroded

brake pedal travel very long

Pass 13 Nov 2013 118,385 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

chassis corroded

nsf inner brake pipe corroded

rear discs corroded

service brake pedal travel long

Fail 13 Nov 2013 118,385 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

chassis corroded

nsf inner brake pipe corroded

rear discs corroded

service brake pedal travel long

Pass 11 Jan 2012

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Fail 9 Jan 2012 118,022 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2010 116,576 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2009 114,147 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 114,147 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2009 104,712 miles

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

slight oil leak rear axle

Fail 6 Jan 2009 104,712 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

slight oil leak rear axle

Pass 2 Jan 2008 96,972 miles

very slight weep from power steering pump

Fail 2 Jan 2008 96,972 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

very slight weep from power steering pump

Pass 29 Dec 2006 91,539 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2006 91,539 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit attachment corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.F.1c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit attachment corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.F.1c)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

slight perishing on n/s/f+o/s/f+n/s/r and o/s/r tyre sidewalls.

slight power steering fluid leak.

Pass 20 Dec 2005 83,886 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2005 83,886 miles

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

oil leak

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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P394 HAV is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 P394 HAV, 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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P394 HAV is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 January 1997.

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