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P675 CPL

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2012
Tests14 (6 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

220,297 mi
Last recorded220,297 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2012
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP675 CPL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

6 pass 8 fail
Fail 3 Oct 2012 220,297 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.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 aim too low (1.8)

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 severely distorted (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted (5.2.6)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 2 Aug 2012 219,974 miles

Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control (6.1.B.1a)

Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

n/s o/s front inner wings excessively corroded

n/s o/s wiper blades split on ends

o/s seat belt buckle cover missing

rear exhaust silencer tailpipe corroded away

Pass 5 Aug 2011 208,883 miles

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

both rear seats blocked off

rear body mountings has slight corrosion

Fail 2 Aug 2011 208,883 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

both rear seats blocked off

rear body mountings has slight corrosion

Pass 6 Aug 2010 197,404 miles

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

Oil leak

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

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

n/s front inner wing below a.b.s unit corroded

n/s o/s front and and rear body mountings corroded

n/s o/s front outriggers corroded

n/s o/s inner sills corroded

o/s front anti roll bush contaminated by oil

slight play in n/s o/s front wheel bearings

Fail 29 Jul 2010 197,250 miles

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

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Oil leak

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

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

n/s front inner wing below a.b.s unit corroded

n/s o/s front and and rear body mountings corroded

n/s o/s front outriggers corroded

n/s o/s inner sills corroded

o/s front anti roll bush contaminated by oil

slight play in n/s o/s front wheel bearings

Pass 3 Aug 2009 187,147 miles

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

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

brake pipes to rear corroded

n/s o/s rear body to chassis mountings corroded

n/s o/s rear floor pans corroded

o/s front tyre tread worn on inside edge

oil leak from engine

slight play in n/s o/s front wheel bearings

Fail 3 Aug 2009 187,147 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

brake pipes to rear corroded

n/s o/s rear body to chassis mountings corroded

n/s o/s rear floor pans corroded

o/s front tyre tread worn on inside edge

oil leak from engine

slight play in n/s o/s front wheel bearings

Pass 30 Jul 2008 175,371 miles

Central door locking faulty

Clip on seat belt stalk,cover missing ( o/s front)

Surface corrosion to steel brake pipes to rear flexable brake hoses

Fail 30 Jul 2008 175,371 miles

Central door locking faulty

Clip on seat belt stalk,cover missing ( o/s front)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Surface corrosion to steel brake pipes to rear flexable brake hoses

Pass 30 Jul 2007 163,932 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 163,932 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 2 Aug 2006 151,782 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 151,782 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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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P675 CPL is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 P675 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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P675 CPL is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 24 February 1997.

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