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P441 FEC

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2023
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

194,638 mi
Last recorded194,638 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2022
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP441 FEC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2022 194,638 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 180,357 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 174,094 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 166,833 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 156,032 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 148,429 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Corrosion on sill

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

Offside Rear Bump stop missing

Fail 3 Oct 2016 148,428 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Corrosion on sill

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

Offside Rear Bump stop missing

Pass 5 Oct 2015 141,398 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 135,192 miles

both front tyres splitting up on inside edges

Pass 10 Oct 2013 130,284 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 125,042 miles

o/s/f body is corroded through within prescribed area of a body mount

rear prop shaft rubber starting to split

Pass 11 Oct 2011 119,562 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

nearside front inner wing corroded but outside prescribed area

o/side front inner wing corroded but outside prescribed area

Pass 5 Oct 2010 112,882 miles

nearside rear bump stop missing

Pass 8 Oct 2009 106,713 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 100,452 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 94,714 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Spare tyre defective

fuel filler hose deterating

Pass 8 Oct 2007 94,714 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Spare tyre defective

fuel filler hose deterating

Pass 13 Oct 2006 87,442 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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P441 FEC is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 P441 FEC, 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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P441 FEC is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 22 January 1997.

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