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P655 OAC

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

186,870 mi
Last recorded186,870 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2015
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP655 OAC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 20 Jan 2015 186,870 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 186,870 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 181,469 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2012 178,114 miles

Both outer rear body mountings corroded and cracked,

Cyl 4 injector leak off cap missing,

Handbrake lever release button sticking,

Rear brake pipes are corroding near calipers and near flexi hose,

Slight play in nearside front phanard rod bush,

Small chips in windscreen,

Fail 8 Dec 2012 178,114 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Both outer rear body mountings corroded and cracked,

Cyl 4 injector leak off cap missing,

Handbrake lever release button sticking,

Rear brake pipes are corroding near calipers and near flexi hose,

Slight play in nearside front phanard rod bush,

Small chips in windscreen,

Fail 13 Dec 2011 174,460 miles

Bulkhead/inner wing has corrosion close to body mount and steering (under servo)

Chassis has corrosion close to rear suspension mount O/s (as marked)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Dec 2011 174,460 miles

Bulkhead/inner wing has corrosion close to body mount and steering (under servo)

Chassis has corrosion close to rear suspension mount O/s (as marked)

Pass 10 Dec 2010 170,729 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2009 164,555 miles

CORROSION AT O/S/F INNER WING NUMBER PLATE ILLUMINATION LOW STONE CHIP IN ZONE B

Pass 5 Nov 2008 160,066 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 160,066 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2007 139,538 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Aug 2007 139,532 miles

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 119,569 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jul 2005 104,087 miles

stonechip in wind screen

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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P655 OAC is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 124,978 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 P655 OAC, 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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P655 OAC is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 4 June 1997.

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The MOT history for P655 OAC shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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