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P792 LBK

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

181,385 mi
Last recorded181,385 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2016
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP792 LBK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2016 181,385 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Oil leak ()

Fail 28 Oct 2016 181,140 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2015 171,935 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 171,896 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 162,280 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

offside outer sill corroded

offside rear body mounting corroded

Fail 21 Aug 2014 161,561 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 May 2013 150,208 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 146,627 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

signs of nearside front tyre fouling suspension arm when on left hand lock

Pass 21 May 2011 144,443 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

slight corrosion starting on rear inner wings

Fail 24 May 2010 137,387 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 May 2010 137,387 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 May 2009 130,703 miles

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

oil leaking from transfer box

Pass 28 May 2008 124,544 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 121,014 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Oil leak

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 10 May 2006 117,832 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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P792 LBK is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 P792 LBK, 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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P792 LBK is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 20 January 1997.

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