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P769 ACD

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

129,548 mi
Last recorded129,548 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2014
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP769 ACD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2014 129,548 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

offside front inner wheelarch corroded

steering box slight play

Pass 14 Jun 2013 126,806 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 126,806 miles

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

Rear Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

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

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 123,799 miles

FRONT EXHAUST MOUNT MISSING

N/S HEADLIGHT GLASS CRACKED

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

REAR BUMP STOPS MISSING

Fail 18 Apr 2012 123,799 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

FRONT EXHAUST MOUNT MISSING

N/S HEADLIGHT GLASS CRACKED

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

REAR BUMP STOPS MISSING

Pass 8 Jul 2011 119,148 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2010 109,341 miles

Advise n/s door mirror cracked

Oil leak

Pass 19 Mar 2009 103,167 miles

Front number plate partially obscured.

Nearside floor above spring hanger corroded but not excessively so.

Nearside mirror cracked.

Nearside rear bump stop missing.

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

Offside and nearside sills corroded.

Offside front inner wing rusty

Offside tractor joint leaking.

Propshaft rubber coupling in poor condition.

Screen scratched

Steering box damp.

Fail 13 Mar 2009 102,962 miles

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

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

Nearside mirror cracked.

Nearside rear bump stop missing.

Front number plate partially obscured.

Nearside floor above spring hanger corroded but not excessively so.

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

Offside and nearside sills corroded.

Offside front inner wing rusty

Offside tractor joint leaking.

Propshaft rubber coupling in poor condition.

Screen scratched

Steering box damp.

Pass 8 Oct 2007 92,869 miles

nearside front swivel slight oil leak

nearside rear tyre perrishing

offside front swivel slight oil leak

Fail 5 Oct 2007 92,869 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside front swivel slight oil leak

nearside rear tyre perrishing

offside front swivel slight oil leak

Pass 12 Mar 2007 90,762 miles

advises still aply as per test no:793487767044

Fail 8 Mar 2007 90,738 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2006 83,220 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear 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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P769 ACD is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 P769 ACD, 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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P769 ACD is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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