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P663 CPL

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2015
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

129,660 mi
Last recorded129,660 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2016
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP663 CPL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 29 Apr 2016 129,660 miles

Centre Rear Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer wheel arch (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer wheel arch (5.2.6)

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

All suspension bushs perished

Exhaust corroded

Slight oil leak front hub sills

Surface corrosion all brake pipes

oil leaks

Pass 30 Oct 2014 129,186 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 126,847 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

number plate characters altered very slightly but not likely to be mis read

side steps not in good condition

slight fluid leak from off side front tractor unit

suspect front side window tint to be to dark

transmission brke worn n ot quite to excess

Fail 29 Mar 2012 126,842 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

number plate characters altered very slightly but not likely to be mis read

side steps not in good condition

slight fluid leak from off side front tractor unit

suspect front side window tint to be to dark

transmission brke worn n ot quite to excess

Fail 7 Jan 2012 126,745 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front coil spring mounts rusty

nsr inner door step rusty

Pass 11 Nov 2010 120,585 miles

corrosion around off side and near side body mounts

exhaust corroded

front discs corroded and worn

front pads low advise replace

front springs corroded

front to rear brake pipe corroded advise replace

front tyres low on egdes

off sdie rear under wheel arch area corroded

off side front brake hose perished

oil around power steering pipes

rear discs corroded

Fail 28 Oct 2010 120,553 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

exhaust corroded

front discs corroded and worn

front pads low advise replace

front springs corroded

front to rear brake pipe heavily corroded advise replace

near side body mounts corroded

near side front tyre 1.6mm limit advise relpace

off side fornt tyre low on egdes +perished

off side front body mount area corroded

off side front brake hose perished

off side rear under wheel arch area corroded

oil around power steering pipes

rear discs corroded

rear exhuast clamp loose

slight play off side front wheel bearing

Pass 10 Nov 2009 114,293 miles

near side side step frame corroded

off side side step frame corroded

Fail 27 Oct 2009 114,242 miles

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

Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension damaged (2.4.G.4a)

near side side step frame corroded

off side side step frame corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2008 105,329 miles

corrosion to o/s rear closing sill

n/s headlamp aim on lower limit

o/s and n/s rear floor slightly corroded

o/s front outrigger and outer sill corroded but just outside prescribed area of seat belt

o/s outer sill slightly corroded

Fail 17 Oct 2008 105,328 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

corrosion to o/s rear closing sill

n/s headlamp aim on lower limit

o/s and n/s rear floor slightly corroded

o/s front outrigger and outer sill corroded but just outside prescribed area of seat belt

o/s outer sill slightly corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2007 90,383 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2006 76,326 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 76,326 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2006 73,557 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 CPL is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 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 P663 CPL, 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 CPL is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 January 1997.

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