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P663 BPK

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

201,580 mi
Last recorded201,580 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2018
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP663 BPK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2018 201,580 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2018 201,575 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis near shock mount and near antirollbar (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded x member (2.4.A.3)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded both sides inner arches (5.2.6)

Pass 28 Jan 2017 200,186 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 24 Jan 2017 200,181 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both sides x member (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 197,921 miles

both sides rear tyres perished

Pass 10 Jan 2015 196,221 miles

both sides rear tyres perioshed

Pass 3 Feb 2014 194,688 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 194,670 miles

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

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 May 2011 191,056 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 8 Mar 2010 178,602 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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 4 Mar 2009 168,141 miles

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

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

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

front no plate discoloured

Pass 6 Feb 2008 156,741 miles

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

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

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

boot floor corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2007 147,220 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 147,220 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2006 136,185 miles

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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P663 BPK is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green 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 P663 BPK, 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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P663 BPK is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 2 January 1997.

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