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P522 RBK

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

158,937 mi
Last recorded158,937 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2022
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP522 RBK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2022 158,937 miles

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

number plate lamps dim

Pass 21 Nov 2020 154,427 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 146,887 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 148,857 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2017 144,753 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2017 144,740 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Front Propshaft universal joint worn ()

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 142,388 miles

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

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

no rear seats fitted

Fail 7 Dec 2015 142,372 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear axle pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2014 137,236 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 131,221 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 131,111 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2012 225,675 miles

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

both front top inner arches begining to corrode

n/s/r upper top arch begining to corrode

o/s/r inner arch at top,corroded but not holed at time of test

Pass 12 Aug 2011 218,398 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2011 218,319 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2010 196,667 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 194,079 miles

Oil leak

offside & nearside front hub seals leaking

Fail 19 Aug 2009 194,079 miles

Nearside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

offside & nearside front hub seals leaking

Pass 22 Apr 2008 192,374 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 192,374 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 5 May 2007 183,731 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 183,731 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 9 May 2006 180,094 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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P522 RBK is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 P522 RBK, 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 P522 RBK registered?

P522 RBK is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 20 March 1997.

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The MOT history for P522 RBK shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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