MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
208,882 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Upper Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Oil leak
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oil leak
n/s sill corroding
n/s/f indicator has moisture in lens
n/s/f swivel hub seal leaking
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oil leak
n/s sill corroding
n/s/f indicator has moisture in lens
n/s/f swivel hub seal leaking
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
Based on 4,388,972 MOT tests across 325,470 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P452 FEC is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 P452 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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What year was P452 FEC registered?
P452 FEC is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 12 May 1997.
Is P452 FEC safe to buy?
The MOT history for P452 FEC shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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