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P78 CRN

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Petrol 3940cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

202,674 mi
Last recorded202,674 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2019
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP78 CRN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,940cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2019 202,674 miles

Both front swivel joints damp

corrosion to nearside rear body mount

corrosion to offside rear body mount

oil leak

Pass 5 Sep 2017 183,082 miles

front to rear brake pipes corroding

off side body mount on sill corroded to excess

Fail 30 Aug 2017 182,751 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases left hand down pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

front to rear brake pipes corroding

off side body mount on sill corroded to excess

Pass 3 Sep 2016 170,445 miles

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

CHASSIS CORRODING

NEARSIDE INNER WHEEL ARCH CORRODING AT END OF SILL

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush BOTH SIDES (2.7.4)

SILLS CORRODING

UNABLE TO CHECK REAR SEAT BELTS OR BOOT FLOOR

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Aug 2016 170,320 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp is missing. (3.4.1a)

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases MARKED TWO PLACES (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER WING NEAR BODY MOUNT (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords INNER SIDEWALL MARKED (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded SILL (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage BUMPER (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded SILL/LOWER BODY (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

CHASSIS CORRODING

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

NEARSIDE INNER WHEEL ARCH CORRODING AT END OF SILL

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush BOTH SIDES (2.7.4)

SILLS CORRODING

UNABLE TO CHECK REAR SEAT BELTS OR BOOT FLOOR

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 145,922 miles

drive shaft rubber joint split

oil leaks

Fail 25 Aug 2015 145,890 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

drive shaft rubber joint split

oil leaks

Pass 15 Jul 2014 33,384 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 123,362 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Jul 2012 118,096 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

exhaust heavily corroded

n/s/f hub seal leaking

Pass 14 Jul 2012 118,096 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust heavily corroded

n/s/f hub seal leaking

Pass 12 Jul 2011 113,356 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 107,269 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 101,656 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 96,716 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 92,001 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 86,990 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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P78 CRN is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 3,940cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 P78 CRN, 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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P78 CRN is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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