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P672 CPL

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

160,858 mi
Last recorded160,858 miles
Recorded on28 May 2011
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP672 CPL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2011 160,858 miles

Oil leak

Fail 21 May 2011 160,758 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 May 2010 150,885 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 142,382 miles

Drivers door handle in poor condition

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

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

Nearside rear bump stop missing

Fail 20 May 2009 14,227 miles

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Drivers door handle in poor condition

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

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

Nearside rear bump stop missing

Pass 28 May 2008 131,466 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 131,371 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

Pass 11 May 2007 120,973 miles

Bump stop missing on nearside rear

Bumper lights need attention

Pass 3 May 2006 112,760 miles

All tyres worn close to wear bars

Drivers door very difficult to open from outside

Nearside rear top shockabsorber bush slighty worn

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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P672 CPL is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 124,978 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 P672 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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P672 CPL is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 February 1997.

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