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P568 FBL

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Lpg 3947cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

158,167 mi
Last recorded158,167 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2014
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP568 FBL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,947cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2014 158,167 miles

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

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

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 18 Aug 2014 158,167 miles

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

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 148,665 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 145,973 miles

All 4 suspension springs corroded

Battery loose

Both front and nearside rear bumper end covers missing

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Dampness around nearside front flexible brake hose (not conclusive brake fluid leak,further investigation reqd,att soon)

Drivers seat not adjustable? (MOT failure summer 2012)

Exhaust corroded

Front brake pads appear to be wearing low?

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Oil leak

Rear brake discs corroded

Fail 11 May 2012 145,973 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

All 4 suspension springs corroded

Battery loose

Both front and nearside rear bumper end covers missing

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Dampness around nearside front flexible brake hose (not conclusive brake fluid leak,further investigation reqd,att soon)

Drivers seat not adjustable? (MOT failure summer 2012)

Exhaust corroded

Front brake pads appear to be wearing low?

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Oil leak

Rear brake discs corroded

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 142,322 miles

Rear brake discs badly corroded

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front bumper end caps missing

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil around nearside front flexible brake hose! (Hose appears in good order and brake pedal not creeping?)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Mar 2010 131,320 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 131,310 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 118,474 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2009 118,448 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

advise offside rear bump stop missing

Pass 28 Feb 2008 101,144 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Feb 2007 90,260 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2006 86,153 miles

Oil leak

exhaust system corroding

fuel filler to tank pipe perishing

offside front tyre perishing and near limit

play in nearside rear and offside rear top shock absorber bushes

Pass 1 Mar 2006 84,703 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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P568 FBL is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 3,947cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P568 FBL, 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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P568 FBL is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 26 March 1997.

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