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P676 BPK

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

171,821 mi
Last recorded171,821 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2014
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP676 BPK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 17 Sep 2014 171,821 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Corrosion at sills

Exhaust ; rear section missing

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

Lighting ; headlamp aims at max height

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 168,535 miles

Brakes ; front pads appear low

Brakes ; front to rear brake pipes corroded above rear chassis

Brakes ; rear hose ferrules corroded

Exhaust ; centre section deterioratd at mounting bar , minor leak

Suspension ; rear shockabsorbers bushes worn

Various covers & mouldings fitted , restricted views

Pass 31 Jul 2012 161,287 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2012 161,235 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2011 157,965 miles

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

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

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

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

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

n/s/f hub seal has light misting of oil

Pass 5 Aug 2010 149,900 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 3 Jul 2010 149,873 miles

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 141,452 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 132,425 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

nearside front driveshaft seal leaking at hub.

drivers seat belt twisted.

Pass 25 Feb 2008 132,425 miles

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

nearside front driveshaft seal leaking at hub.

drivers seat belt twisted.

Pass 14 Mar 2007 121,406 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2007 121,406 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 17 Mar 2006 110,137 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 110,132 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Diesel smoke test has not been carried out, due to exhaust leak

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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P676 BPK is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P676 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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P676 BPK is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 17 January 1997.

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