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P681 AWL

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

209,261 mi
Last recorded209,261 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2014
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP681 AWL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2014 209,261 miles

NSR anti-roll bar rubber worn

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

Oil leak

various areas of corrosion , including near both rear shock absorber mounting areas

Fail 11 Dec 2014 209,214 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

NSR anti-roll bar rubber worn

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

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

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

various areas of corrosion , including near both rear shock absorber mounting areas

Pass 20 Dec 2013 196,767 miles

NSR 1/4 panel lower corroded

OSR body mounting prescribed area corroded

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight play in NSR and OSF hubs

wipers smearing . replacement should be considered

Pass 29 Nov 2012 186,792 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

play in n/s/r top shock bush.

play in o/s/f hub assembly.

Fail 19 Nov 2012 186,787 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.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 Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

play in n/s/r top shock bush.

play in o/s/f hub assembly.

Pass 22 Nov 2011 177,104 miles

Nearside front tyre bald outer edge, badly perishing in tread and has nail in center tread.

Offside front, nearside and offside rear tyres all perishing badly in treads.

Fail 21 Nov 2011 177,104 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake pipe damp, but no leak found. this is sitting below a power steering pipe that is leaking.

Nearside front tyre bald outer edge, badly perishing in tread and has nail in center tread.

Offside front, nearside and offside rear tyres all perishing badly in treads.

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

power steering fluid level low.

Pass 25 Nov 2010 167,061 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 18 Nov 2010 167,060 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 161,047 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 157,300 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Jan 2008 148,981 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Jan 2007 141,466 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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P681 AWL is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P681 AWL, 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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P681 AWL is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 21 February 1997.

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