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P669 GHC

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2016
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

186,816 mi
Last recorded186,816 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2015
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP669 GHC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2015 186,816 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 186,816 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 171,733 miles

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

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

Fail 21 Feb 2014 171,733 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Prop-shaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 155,296 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

accident damage to rear of vehicle and temporary repairs to rear light lenses

brake fluid residue on master cylinder no leak found

plat in steering column top joint

Fail 12 Feb 2013 155,030 miles

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

Centre Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Nearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

accident damage to rear of vehicle and temporary repairs to rear light lenses

brake fluid residue on master cylinder no leak found

centre rear stop lamp not working

plat in steering column top joint

rear propshaft rubber coupling cracked and splitting

Fail 3 Aug 2011 121,479 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 121,479 miles

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

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

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Pass 29 Jul 2010 100,530 miles

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

front and rear brake discs pitted

Fail 28 Jul 2010 100,528 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

front and rear brake discs pitted

offside rear lower side lamp inoperative

Pass 12 Dec 2009 98,698 miles

Oil leak

brake pedal rubber slight wear

exhaust fouling on seatbelt mounting

n/s door mirror cracked

non standard suspension fitted

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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P669 GHC is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 P669 GHC, 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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P669 GHC is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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