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P610 XBV

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

133,005 mi
Last recorded133,005 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2017
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP610 XBV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2017 133,005 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Front Both inner wheel well areas slightly corroded.

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion Sill area (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 16 Aug 2017 132,975 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Front Both inner wheel well areas slightly corroded.

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion Sill area (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Aug 2016 130,849 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 129,521 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 125,708 miles

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

Slight oil leak

Pass 22 Aug 2013 123,229 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 21 Aug 2013 123,203 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Aug 2012 120,941 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Oil, fuel leak residue offside inner front

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 15 Aug 2012 120,912 miles

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

Battery insecure

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Oil, fuel leak residue offside inner front

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 119,215 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

rear discs heavily pitted and corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2010 117,121 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 114,877 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 113,042 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 109,756 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 109,756 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Aug 2006 102,618 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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P610 XBV is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 P610 XBV, 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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P610 XBV is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 January 1997.

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