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P662 UAB

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

159,214 mi
Last recorded159,214 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2016
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP662 UAB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2016 159,214 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

boot floor corroded

rear seats missing at time of test

slight engine oil leak

Fail 9 Jan 2016 159,214 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

boot floor corroded

rear seats missing at time of test

slight engine oil leak

Pass 19 Jan 2015 156,216 miles

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

bonnet latch distorted and bent but bonnet closes securely at time of test

fog light switch may begining to be faulty

near side rear wheelbearing may begining to show signs of roughness

off side rear upper floor begining to corrode

steering is begining to be stiff in operation may require further investigation (possible steering damper faulty)

unabel to completely asess welding due to exessive rustproofing

Fail 9 Jan 2015 156,216 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

bonnet latch distorted and bent but bonnet closes securely at time of test

fog light switch may begining to be faulty

near side rear wheelbearing may begining to show signs of roughness

off side rear upper floor begining to corrode

steering is begining to be stiff in operation may require further investigation (possible steering damper faulty)

Pass 3 Jan 2014 153,807 miles

near side rear axel to body mount bush slightly worn

near side rear seat belt buckle damaged but operating correctly at time of test

off side front brake pipe slightly corroded

rear upper floor begining to corrode

Fail 30 Dec 2013 153,807 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

near side rear axel to body mount bush slightly worn

near side rear seat belt buckle damaged but operating correctly at time of test

off side front brake pipe slightly corroded

rear upper floor begining to corrode

Pass 1 Dec 2012 150,168 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2011 143,619 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2011 143,619 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 29 Dec 2008 137,049 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Rear brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2008 137,049 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2007 127,299 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2006 121,235 miles

1, engine oil leak. †2, front hub bearings slight m/ment.

Pass 22 Dec 2005 113,713 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 22 Dec 2005 113,713 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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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P662 UAB is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P662 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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P662 UAB is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 January 1997.

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