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P654 UAB

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

75,055 mi
Last recorded75,055 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2016
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP654 UAB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2016 75,055 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 73,085 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 71,390 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 May 2013 68,971 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 23 Apr 2012 67,266 miles

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 9 Mar 2011 65,206 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2010 62,666 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Propshaft component defective

Pass 23 Jan 2009 59,322 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2009 59,322 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Feb 2008 59,200 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2008 59,200 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 55,187 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 50,221 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2005 50,136 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

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

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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P654 UAB is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 P654 UAB, 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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P654 UAB is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 3 January 1997.

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