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P569 FBL

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Petrol 3947cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

142,398 mi
Last recorded142,398 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2019
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP569 FBL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,947cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2019 142,398 miles

Central Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2019 142,395 miles

Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Central Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2018 139,461 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

General underbody surface corrosion

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged centre mirror de-laminating but provides sufficient view to rear (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2 stone chips in 'zone b' <40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 138,233 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Aug 2016 136,659 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front number plate slightly damaged

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 135,401 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil leak

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 134,426 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s and o/s inner arches corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2013 132,665 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 131,178 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2012 131,178 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 127,777 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 127,777 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 120,969 miles

Oil leak

Pass 5 Mar 2008 116,070 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2007 112,451 miles

front to rear steel brake pipes corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2006 107,662 miles

nearside exhaust manifold cracked

nearside front tyre on limit

rear prop-shaft rear rubber coupling starting to split

rear shock absorber top mounts worn

windscreen has damage outside of prescribed areas

Fail 1 Mar 2006 107,662 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside exhaust manifold cracked

nearside front tyre on limit

nearside rear tyre ON LIMIT and has a nail in

rear brake pads worn low

rear prop-shaft rear rubber coupling starting to split

rear shock absorber top mounts worn

windsreen has damage outside of prescibed areas

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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P569 FBL is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 3,947cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 P569 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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P569 FBL is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 16 January 1997.

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