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P676 CTH

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

149,746 mi
Last recorded149,746 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2017
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP676 CTH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2017 149,746 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear ()

Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing all rear ()

corrosion in both front inner wings, corrosion in and around body mounts.

vehicle has had extensive welding repairs carried out to chassis and body.

Fail 2 Nov 2017 149,738 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear reflector insecure (1.5.1a)

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

Rear Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded around both n/s & o/s rear seat belt mounts (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded around both rear boot seat belt mounts (5.2.6)

Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear cross member (2.4.A.3)

corrosion in both front inner wings and various panels.

Pass 19 Sep 2016 143,846 miles

Corrosion to nearside rear floor

Corrosion to offside bulkhead near brake servo

Corrosion to offside rear inner lower wheel arch

Nearside and offside rear seatbelt mounts corroding (inner rear wheel arches)

Rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 9 Sep 2016 143,837 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure glass (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Parking brake operation grabbing severely (3.7.C.3b)

Rear Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Stop lamp not working None (1.2.1b)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Front of nearside rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Battery tray/mount corroded

Corrosion to nearside rear floor

Corrosion to offside bulkhead near brake servo

Corrosion to offside rear inner lower wheel arch

Nearside and offside rear seatbelt mounts corroding (inner rear wheel arches)

Nearside rear hub seal leaking

Rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 27 Feb 2015 139,728 miles

Hand brake performance only just met required standard. Recommend hand brake needs attension

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

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

body is in poor condition but chassis & mountings are satisfactory

front axle not connected

front number plate not fitted in normal position

Fail 25 Feb 2015 139,726 miles

Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Trailer electrical socket deteriorated so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

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

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

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

body is in poor condition but chassis & mountings are satisfactory

front axle not connected

front number plate not fitted in normal position

Pass 11 Mar 2014 134,936 miles

tail section of exhaust missing but is secure

Fail 10 Mar 2014 134,933 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

tail section of exhaust missing but is secure

Pass 14 Feb 2013 128,755 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2013 128,753 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2012 121,913 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 121,822 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 111,394 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

n/s/r door does not open from outside

Fail 29 May 2009 111,377 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

n/s/r door does not open from outside

Pass 16 Jun 2008 106,157 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 106,153 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2007 101,662 miles

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 20 Jun 2006 96,851 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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 CTH is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 CTH, 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 CTH is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 May 1997.

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