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P412 COD

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

123,108 mi
Last recorded123,108 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2017
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP412 COD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2017 123,108 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Body has slight corrosion floor pan (6.1.B.2)

Fail 11 Sep 2017 123,108 miles

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Body has slight corrosion floor pan (6.1.B.2)

Fail 28 Jul 2017 123,106 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassie (anti roll bar mounting). (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassie (tie bar). (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassie (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Nearside Front inner wing holed but not structle.

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

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

Oil leak.

Rear floor pan rusty.

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2016 122,663 miles

General under body corrosion

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis behind road spring mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis behind road spring mounting (2.4.A.3)

oil leak

Fail 26 Nov 2016 122,661 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Anti roll bar mounting (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis (2.4.A.3)

General under body corrosion

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis behind road spring mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis behind road spring mounting (2.4.A.3)

oil leak

Pass 13 Nov 2015 120,531 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2015 120,468 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis rail (6.6.6)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 119,341 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2014 119,315 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2013 117,985 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2012 115,537 miles

Slight play on O/S/F wheel bearing.

Pass 18 Nov 2011 114,060 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2011 114,047 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2010 112,363 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2010 112,350 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2009 109,883 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 108,369 miles

N/S/R chassis rail showing corrosion.

Pass 19 Nov 2007 106,891 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 99,695 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2006 99,695 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Propshaft component defective

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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P412 COD 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 60%.

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 P412 COD, 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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P412 COD is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 February 1997.

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