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P630 XBV

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

180,969 mi
Last recorded180,969 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2015
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP630 XBV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2015 180,969 miles

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

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

big engine oil leaks

both outer sills corroding

Fail 29 Jan 2015 180,965 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

big engine oil leaks

both outer sills corroding

Pass 15 Jan 2014 173,805 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

engine has diesel smelland oil leak outer sills are corroded

Fail 14 Jan 2014 173,791 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

engine has diesel smelland oil leak outer sills are corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2013 164,592 miles

Both front metal brake pipes corroded at inner wheel arch areas.

Both outer vehicle sills corroded (non structure).

N/S/R Anti-roll bar drop link worn.

Rear tyres worn.

Fail 14 Jan 2013 164,547 miles

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

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

Both front metal brake pipes corroded at inner wheel arch areas.

Both outer vehicle sills corroded (non structure).

N/S/R Anti-roll bar drop link worn.

Rear tyres worn.

Pass 4 Jan 2012 153,982 miles

Engine oil leaks.

Front tyres worn.

N/S/R Tyre perished and worn.

N/S/R Wheel arch coroded. Seat belt area.

Rear diff oil leak.

Pass 31 Jan 2011 142,874 miles

Front brake pads worn.

Fail 24 Jan 2011 142,779 miles

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

Front brake pads worn.

Pass 12 Jan 2010 129,550 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2010 129,403 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2009 118,718 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear body mounting slightly rotten

Pass 19 Jan 2009 118,718 miles

Nearside rear body mounting slightly rotten

Pass 11 Jan 2008 106,488 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2008 106,488 miles

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

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

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

Rear Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jan 2007 98,504 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 93,619 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2006 93,619 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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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P630 XBV is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P630 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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P630 XBV is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 January 1997.

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