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P681 OKP

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

169,477 mi
Last recorded169,477 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2014
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP681 OKP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 1 Dec 2014 169,477 miles

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

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Offside Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside front swivel joint leaking slightly

Pass 20 Nov 2013 162,557 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 14 Nov 2013 162,557 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 154,827 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

exhaust system becoming deteriorated

Fail 3 Nov 2012 154,827 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

exhaust system becoming deteriorated

Pass 21 Dec 2010 142,840 miles

all tyres getting low in tread

Pass 16 Dec 2009 137,704 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 130,181 miles

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

slight p/s oil leak

Pass 30 May 2006 124,014 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 OKP is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 124,978 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 OKP, 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 OKP is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 May 1997.

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