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P685 CTH

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

138,999 mi
Last recorded138,999 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2013
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP685 CTH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2013 138,999 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 131,833 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 131,832 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 127,045 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 3 Aug 2011 127,045 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Aug 2010 116,731 miles

Oil leak

Fail 16 Mar 2010 116,724 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Apr 2008 103,798 miles

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

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

front number plate cracked

Fail 29 Mar 2008 103,789 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 3 Feb 2007 92,863 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2006 82,440 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2006 82,411 miles

Offside Front Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control (6.1.B.1a)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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P685 CTH is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 P685 CTH, 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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P685 CTH is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 6 February 1997.

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