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P683 BPK

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

178,225 mi
Last recorded178,225 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2015
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP683 BPK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2015 178,225 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 176,646 miles

o/s/f spot light n/w

Fail 13 Apr 2012 176,646 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/f spot light n/w

Pass 14 Apr 2011 169,943 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 166,152 miles

both rear tyres worn low

corrosion to n/s rear inner wheel arch

corrosion to o/s rear inner wheel arch

n/s floor pan corroded

o/s front spot light not working

slight damage to o/s of win dscreen

Fail 14 Apr 2010 166,143 miles

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

Offside Front 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)

both rear tyres worn low

corrosion to n/s rear inner wheel arch

corrosion to o/s rear inner wheel arch

n/s floor pan corroded

o/s front spot light not working

slight damage to o/s of win dscreen

Pass 27 Feb 2009 156,595 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear shock absorbers top shrouds excessivelly corroded

excessive corrosion to o/s front floor pan

n/s front mudflap support excessivelly corroded

o/s front outrigger corroded

rear brake hose ferrules rusty

Pass 11 Mar 2008 148,573 miles

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

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

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

damage to o/s of windscreen

excessive corrosion to o/s rear outer sill panel and adjacent inner wheel arch

n/s front spot lamp not working

o/s rear inner sidelight not working

reverse lamps flashing

Pass 16 Mar 2007 136,977 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2006 124,749 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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P683 BPK is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P683 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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P683 BPK is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 17 February 1997.

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