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P767 OLL

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Petrol 3947cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

118,896 mi
Last recorded118,896 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2023
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP767 OLL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,947cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2023 118,896 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 115,340 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2021 115,340 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose porous (1.1.12 (e))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2020 113,786 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 110,305 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 108,644 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 104,742 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 102,344 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 100,212 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 24 Feb 2015 100,212 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 95,844 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

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

Fail 19 Feb 2014 95,844 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 94,417 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Oil residue power steering pipe

Fail 1 Mar 2013 94,410 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Oil residue power steering pipe

Pass 27 Feb 2012 90,063 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Fail 27 Feb 2012 90,059 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Mar 2011 86,773 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 86,769 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 83,345 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 81,001 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 79,145 miles

Exhaust middle box baffles are collapsed

Fail 20 Feb 2008 79,145 miles

Exhaust middle box baffles are collapsed

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

Pass 20 Feb 2007 77,450 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 77,450 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2006 70,656 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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P767 OLL is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 3,947cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 P767 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 P767 OLL registered?

P767 OLL is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 21 March 1997.

Is P767 OLL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P767 OLL shows 25 tests with a 68% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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