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P430 HAU

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,130 mi
Last recorded103,130 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2016
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP430 HAU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2016 103,130 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion sill close too body mount (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion inner wing (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion sill close too body mount (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion inner wing (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 98,497 miles

welding to minimum standard and covered in sealer

Pass 15 Mar 2014 91,459 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 84,401 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 77,911 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 71,764 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 64,918 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2010 64,824 miles

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 58,082 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 57,946 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 52,151 miles

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

Oil leak

uneven wear on tyres .

Fail 11 Mar 2008 52,150 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

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

Oil leak

uneven wear on tyres .

Pass 10 Dec 2007 49,514 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 5 Dec 2006 36,441 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 36,441 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear bumper insecure

o/s/f sill holed and corroded but not within prescribed area

Pass 9 Dec 2005 34,306 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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P430 HAU is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HAU, 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 HAU is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 16 April 1997.

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