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P445 AHR

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

172,594 mi
Last recorded172,594 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2018
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP445 AHR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2018 172,594 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 29 Apr 2017 171,104 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 May 2016 167,548 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Apr 2016 167,394 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded In door jam (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2015 139,360 miles

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

NSF wheel bearing has slight play

OSF hub leaking at sphere

Rear tyres perrished

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Apr 2014 116,159 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight play

Rear ball joint dust cover perrished

Tail pipe on exhaust poor condition

Pass 23 Apr 2013 97,741 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

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

ball joint dust cover on the rear swinging/trailing arm that is located on top of the offside rear /rear axle is split grease leaking.

front bumper has been cut to a smaller size from the standard factory fitted one.

Fail 17 Apr 2013 97,726 miles

Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

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

ball joint dust cover on the rear swinging/trailing arm that is located on top of the offside rear /rear axle is split grease leaking.

front bumper has been cut to a smaller size from the standard factory fitted one.

Pass 23 Aug 2012 95,915 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 92,982 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 92,974 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2010 89,163 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2009 85,072 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 80,618 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 80,618 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2007 74,971 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 73,974 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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P445 AHR is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 P445 AHR, 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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P445 AHR is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 7 May 1997.

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