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P468 NNA

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

185,919 mi
Last recorded185,919 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2024
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP468 NNA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2024 185,919 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2019 185,179 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 184,168 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2017 181,420 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 180,594 miles

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

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

both front inner arches corroded but not prescribed areas

Pass 26 Mar 2015 177,873 miles

oil leak

Pass 6 Dec 2013 174,208 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2013 174,050 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2012 167,876 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2011 157,322 miles

Battery insecure

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jul 2010 146,046 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 146,046 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 135,250 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 135,250 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2008 118,735 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 118,735 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2007 105,336 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 10 Oct 2007 105,336 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 5 Oct 2006 95,029 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Sep 2005 83,832 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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P468 NNA is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 P468 NNA, 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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P468 NNA is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 June 1997.

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