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P636 NNB

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

179,331 mi
Last recorded179,331 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2021
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP636 NNB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2021 179,331 miles

ALL 4 COIL SPRINGS ARE SURFACE CORRODED

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

Pass 28 Feb 2020 173,579 miles

Offside Rear outrigger/sill corroded

Offside sill corroded

sill corroded

Fail 28 Feb 2020 173,579 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear outrigger/sill corroded

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside sill corroded

sill corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2019 170,902 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 167,465 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 159,960 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt x2 (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 147,025 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 137,038 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 126,738 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2013 120,335 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 114,939 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 108,937 miles

near side sill holed

off side sill holed

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 18 Feb 2010 103,958 miles

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

near side sill holed

Pass 18 Feb 2010 103,958 miles

near side sill holed

Pass 18 Feb 2009 99,401 miles

Centre Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2008 92,152 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 85,385 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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P636 NNB is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 P636 NNB, 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 P636 NNB registered?

P636 NNB is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 25 April 1997.

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