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P680 BPK

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

187,989 mi
Last recorded187,989 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2019
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP680 BPK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2019 187,989 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 186,609 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2018 186,608 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 185,113 miles

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner wheel arches and wings (2.4.A.3)

vehicle has been heavily undersealed

Fail 21 Jul 2017 185,113 miles

Headlamp aim too high boith (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner wheel arches and wings (2.4.A.3)

vehicle has been heavily undersealed

Pass 10 Oct 2015 183,976 miles

Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint nearside and offside front (2.4.G.4b)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 24 Jul 2015 184,500 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear 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 Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 179,986 miles

near side and off side inner sills holes around body mounts .

near side rear inner arch corroded

slight play in near side front outer track rod end

Fail 31 Jul 2014 179,986 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

near side and off side inner sills holes around body mounts .

near side rear inner arch corroded

slight play in near side front outer track rod end

Pass 20 Aug 2013 173,324 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 173,268 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2013 173,190 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear 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)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 18 May 2012 164,860 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 164,855 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 153,167 miles

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

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 145,425 miles

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

slight play in n/s/f diff ball

n/s/r shocker fixing bolt corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2009 135,315 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 May 2008 125,498 miles

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 May 2007 115,362 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 May 2006 104,486 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 104,486 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively 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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P680 BPK is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 P680 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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P680 BPK is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 January 1997.

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