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P656 SRW

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

200,944 mi
Last recorded200,944 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2016
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP656 SRW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2016 200,944 miles

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2015 94,227 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2014 177,586 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 167,999 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 160,154 miles

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)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 151,959 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 143,222 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 143,213 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 16 Feb 2010 143,061 miles

Nearside Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 140,416 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2009 140,416 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Feb 2008 138,252 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 135,033 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 129,164 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

oil leak

Fail 23 Jan 2006 129,164 miles

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

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

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

front tyres slightly distorted/wearing inner edge

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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P656 SRW is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 P656 SRW, 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 P656 SRW registered?

P656 SRW is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 14 February 1997.

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