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P694 VDF

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

210,690 mi
Last recorded210,690 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2009
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP694 VDF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 8 Aug 2009 210,690 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Body or chassis 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)

Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control (2.1.1)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

drivers seat very worn, no support in lower section

Pass 8 Aug 2007 198,677 miles

exhaust is corroded

front and rear brake pipes are corroded

front brake discs are getting thin

front to rear brake pipes are corroded at the rear

offside front inner wheel arch is corrroded

oil leaks

power steering resevoir area is damp

rear prop shaft rubber coupling is splitting

rear shock absorber bushes are worn

slight play in the steering box

Fail 26 Jul 2007 198,385 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

body mounts corroded

engine / gearbox oil leaks

engine oil level is low

exhaust corroded

fluid leak from power steering resevoir

front brake discs are thin

front to rear brake pipes corroded at rear. borderline pass

offside and nearside rear brake pipes are corroded

offside and nearside rear shock absorber bushes are loose

offside front inner wheel arch corroded

outer sills corroded

play in steering box

rear axle top joint slight wear

rear rubber drive flange splitting

slight corrosion on front brake pipes

Pass 3 Aug 2006 184,239 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 184,239 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

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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P694 VDF is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 P694 VDF, 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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P694 VDF is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 17 January 1997.

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