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P418 TBM

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

148,391 mi
Last recorded148,391 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2012
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP418 TBM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2012 148,391 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 148,391 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 144,899 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 144,874 miles

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

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

play o/s and n/s/f wheel bearings.

Pass 4 Jun 2010 139,588 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 139,484 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

corrosion to boot floor and inner sills

Pass 10 Jun 2009 136,183 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 136,183 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 128,701 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 119,754 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 119,754 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

oil leak around power steering box ,unable to see source of leak further investigation needed.

parking brake slightly long travel recommmend attention.

slight play o/s and n/s/f wheel bearings.

slight play o/s and n/s/r top shock absorber bushes.

Fail 16 Jun 2006 109,821 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2006 109,821 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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P418 TBM is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 P418 TBM, 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 P418 TBM registered?

P418 TBM is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 17 April 1997.

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