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P76 ODB

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2021
Tests27 (14 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate51.9%

Mileage

235,781 mi
Last recorded235,781 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2019
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP76 ODB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 13 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2019 235,781 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Jul 2019 235,781 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 8 May 2018 227,949 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 227,949 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 221,837 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 221,837 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2016 211,938 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 211,938 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 202,062 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 202,062 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Apr 2014 193,478 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 193,478 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 186,613 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 186,613 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Apr 2012 177,892 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 177,892 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 163,763 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 163,763 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 148,682 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 148,682 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 135,352 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 135,352 miles

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

Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 24 Apr 2008 121,477 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 121,477 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 106,355 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 94,310 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 94,310 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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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P76 ODB is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.9%.

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 P76 ODB, 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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P76 ODB is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 14 May 1997.

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