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P430 CFH

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2019
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

197,519 mi
Last recorded197,519 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2018
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP430 CFH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2018 197,519 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 187,302 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both rear anti roll bar (D) bushes worn

nearside rear inner wheel arch corroded

offside rear brake discs corroded

oil leak

oil on nearside rear caliper

slight corrosion on both front brake pipes

slight play on both side steering arm

Fail 15 Apr 2014

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside rear brake discs corroded

oil leak

oil on nearside rear caliper

slight corrosion on both front brake pipes

slight play on both side steering arm

Pass 29 Mar 2013 178,489 miles

Nearside rear body mount corroded

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 169,902 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 12 Mar 2012 169,902 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Apr 2011 158,991 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Fail 6 Apr 2011 158,991 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Apr 2010 150,030 miles

Oil leak

nsr tyre perished

Fail 7 Apr 2010 150,030 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Oil leak

nsr tyre perished

Pass 1 Apr 2009 139,812 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 139,812 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Feb 2008 129,886 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2006 113,391 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 5 Apr 2006 113,263 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively damaged (2.3.2)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

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

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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P430 CFH is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 P430 CFH, 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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P430 CFH is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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