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P738 OLL

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Red Lpg 3950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

132,097 mi
Last recorded132,097 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2018
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP738 OLL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2018 132,097 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Plate split (0.1 (b))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre On outer edge ()

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox oil leak near transmission brake (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside across back axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2017 127,985 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion arch (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear Body has slight corrosion crossmember (6.1.B.2)

Fail 3 Aug 2017 127,965 miles

Nearside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings arch, abs pump mount (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil hub seal leaking (3.5.1h)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion arch (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear Body has slight corrosion crossmember (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2016 125,083 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 125,082 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 108,324 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 93,749 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 91,699 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 88,941 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 88,941 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 85,391 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2011 85,391 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Apr 2010 80,971 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 80,971 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2009 76,905 miles

Severe oil leak from engine

Pass 12 Jun 2008 72,241 miles

Severe oil leak from engine

Fail 11 Jun 2008 72,241 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Severe oil leak from engine

Fail 11 Jun 2007 66,546 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak from engine

Pass 11 Jun 2007 66,546 miles

Oil leak from engine

Pass 14 Jun 2006 62,003 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 62,003 miles

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

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

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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P738 OLL is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 3,950cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 P738 OLL, 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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What year was P738 OLL registered?

P738 OLL is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 21 March 1997.

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