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P728 FAL

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

167,124 mi
Last recorded167,124 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2022
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP728 FAL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2022 167,124 miles

Coil spring corroded N/S/R and O/S/R coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material steel pipe running across the rear axle corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres cracking around the outer walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced N/S and O/S inner and outer sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 166,430 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 160,153 miles

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sill section corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sill section corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2018 156,166 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2018 156,166 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 6 May 2017 147,914 miles

Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Front steering arm (2.2.C.1c)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded All brake pipes corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 144,691 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 144,658 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded cross (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion inner wing (6.1.B.2)

oil leak

spare tyre flat

Pass 3 Sep 2014 143,069 miles

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

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

offside front crossmember rusting

rear brake pipes rusting

Pass 7 Aug 2013 137,851 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 137,529 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 129,124 miles

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

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

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

exhaust insecure

Pass 16 May 2011 121,507 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 116,604 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2009 11,074 miles

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

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

Underbody of vehicle corroading in places.

Pass 1 Aug 2008 108,297 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 105,228 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2007 105,191 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2006 98,302 miles

corrosion around n/s/r body mounting

oil leak on engine/gearbox

rear brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

Pass 21 Dec 2005 87,579 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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P728 FAL is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 P728 FAL, 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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P728 FAL is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 3 January 1997.

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