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P661 HSR

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2021
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

127,245 mi
Last recorded127,245 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2020
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP661 HSR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2020 127,245 miles

Both front headlamps very dried out before test

Front Body not fully secure body mounting rotton (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front inner wing corroded and holed

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear inner wings very thin

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear inner wings very thin

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

exhaust noisey

rear seats removed when tested

Fail 4 May 2020 127,134 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Towbar attachment insecure bolt slack (6.1.6 (c) (i))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front inner wing corroded and holed

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front flexie brake pipe loose cause of inner wing condition

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

o/s rear wing loose

rear tow bar centre supports rotten

Pass 29 Nov 2016 123,560 miles

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

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

ns inner sill/ floor area to front of rear wheel arch becoming corroded

Fail 28 Nov 2016 123,542 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

ns inner sill/ floor area to front of rear wheel arch becoming corroded

Pass 23 Dec 2014 117,827 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2014 117,827 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 112,307 miles

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

Oil leak

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Fail 1 Oct 2013 112,307 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 19 Jul 2012 110,392 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2011 108,560 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 106,002 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 37,975 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

both rear discs becoming corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2009 104,095 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 17 Jun 2009 104,006 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) sloping (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) sloping (6.3.4b)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 101,719 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 99,600 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 94,887 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 94,887 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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P661 HSR is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P661 HSR, 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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P661 HSR is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 January 1997.

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