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P460 HST

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,832 mi
Last recorded129,832 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2013
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP460 HST
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2013 129,832 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 124,525 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Fail 8 Mar 2012 124,503 miles

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Fail 10 Nov 2011 124,185 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Panhard rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

Steering damper mounting deteriorated

Pass 20 Dec 2010 118,939 miles

Battery insecure

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

Steering damper bush incorrectly fitted

Fail 9 Dec 2010 118,938 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Battery insecure

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

Steering damper bush incorrectly fitted

Pass 27 Nov 2009 113,919 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 105,999 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front swivel seal leaking slightly

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear wiper torn

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 18 Nov 2008 105,999 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front swivel seal leaking slightly

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear wiper torn

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 1 Dec 2007 98,446 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 90,880 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2005 82,837 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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P460 HST is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 124,978 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 P460 HST, 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 P460 HST registered?

P460 HST is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 19 June 1997.

Is P460 HST safe to buy?

The MOT history for P460 HST shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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