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P651 EUT

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

145,473 mi
Last recorded145,473 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2011
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP651 EUT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2011 145,473 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both rear lower indicator lenses cracked

exhaust tail pipe broken

Pass 22 Dec 2010 134,335 miles

both rear anti roll bar drop links have slight play

front and rear brake pads wearing low

n/s/f wheel bearing has slight play

rear anti roll bar bushes have slight play

slight play in steering arm

Pass 22 Dec 2009 123,710 miles

both inner wings corroded & weak

o/s & n/s rear shock absorber top rubber mounts slight wear

o/s rear bump stop missing

oil leak on engine

rear rubber coupling on driveshaft perrished & breaking up

slight play in steering box idle arm ball joint

Pass 23 Dec 2008 112,051 miles

N/S outer sill slightly corroded

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

Rear floor pan is slightly corroded

Fail 18 Dec 2008 112,051 miles

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

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

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

N/S outer sill slightly corroded

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

Rear floor pan is slightly corroded

Pass 28 Dec 2007 102,692 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

n/s/f inner wing/floor corroding

o/s/r bump stop missing

o/s/r lower indicator lens cracked but not emmiting white light.

rear chassis corroding

rear differential leaking slightly

Pass 8 Jun 2006 84,931 miles

N/S/R folding seat and centre lap belt have the seat belt clasp casings held together with tape

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

O/S/F swivel joint has a slight leak

O/S/R bump stop is missing

O/S/R indicator lens and tail light have a cracked lens

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

oil leak

Fail 31 May 2006 84,758 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Centre lap belt and nearside rear (folding seat) belt has clasp casing held together with tape but still function properly

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

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

O/S/F swivel joint has slight leak

O/S/R and N/S/R indicator lenses are cracked but still secure and do not show white light

O/S/R bump stop missing

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

oil leak

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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P651 EUT is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 P651 EUT, 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 P651 EUT registered?

P651 EUT is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 March 1997.

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