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P679 OAC

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

135,721 mi
Last recorded135,721 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2014
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP679 OAC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2014 135,721 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 118,997 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 114,901 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 110,810 miles

engine oil leak

metal brake pipes corroded

corrosion and holes to osf nsf out riggers

corrosion to floor pans,inner sills

osf nsf nsr tyres mishaped on edges

osf nsf tyres split on inner sidewalls

slight play detected at steering wheel

stonechips to windscreen

Fail 1 Nov 2011 110,802 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

corrosion and holes to osf nsf out riggers

corrosion to floor pans,inner and outer sill.

engine oil leak

front tyres split on inner sidewalls3

metal brake pipes corroded

osf nsf nsr tyres mishaped on edges

poor welding repairs to os ns outer sills

slight play detected at steering wheel

slight play in osr nsr top shock bushes

stonechips to windscreen

Pass 10 Sep 2010 106,421 miles

welding repairs not to a very good standard

wiperblades deteriorating

Fail 10 Sep 2010 106,417 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

welding repairs not to a very good standard

wiperblades deteriorating

Fail 9 Sep 2010 106,412 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 3 Sep 2010 106,407 miles

Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 96,264 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 85,448 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Various areas of underside corroding.

Pass 4 Sep 2007 79,848 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 79,848 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2006 73,233 miles

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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P679 OAC 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 64.3%.

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 P679 OAC, 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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P679 OAC is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 4 June 1997.

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