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P79 XFV

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2014
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

134,473 mi
Last recorded134,473 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2014
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP79 XFV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Fail 28 Oct 2014 134,473 miles

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

air freshner on int. mirror

both side steps supports rusty & weak

car is generaly rusty & weak all over

carpets ect. should be removed to see rust damage

ext. system starting to rust in places

front number plate wearing

general oil leaks around engine area

general play/wear in steering linkage

general wear on discs

loose covers fitted over seats

n/s/f bumper damaged

odd sticker on screen

plastic covers fitted over sils

rearmost seats folded away

slight bodywork damage to most panels

steering wheel covering loose on rim

surface rust on parts of susp.

underside of car has surface rust in places

Pass 7 Nov 2013 131,147 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 131,138 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

0/s/f seat covering wearing

bodywork has surface rust in places

both n/s tyre side walls wearing

both sils rusty,holed and weak

brake fluid levels below max.

car has been patched and welded in places

car is starting to get rusty and weak

ext. system starting to rust in places

gear box metal pipes insrcure and damp

general oil leaks around engine area

general play/wear in steering linkage

general wear on discs

metal brake pipes starting to rust in places

n/s/f bumper ect. damaged

o/s/r bumper end cap missing

o/s/r inner trim damaged

odd stickers on screen

plastic covers fitted over sils

rear most seats folded away

side steps mounting areas rusty and weak

slight bodywork damage o/s/f

steering wheel covering loose on rim

surface rust on parts of susp.

underside of car has surface rust in places

Pass 19 Oct 2012 127,785 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2012 127,785 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

all rear seats folded away

both door steps rusting

general play/wear in steering linkage

n/s/f bumper damaged and adrift

n/s/f head lamp mounting panel damaged

o/s/r bumper corner missing

slight bodywork damage to o/s/f

slight damage to n/s/r reflector

steering wheel covering loose on rim

stone chips in windscreen

surface rust on parts of susp.

tyres seem low on pressure

underside of car has surface rust in places

Pass 7 Oct 2011 123,002 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 115,823 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 115,813 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2009 104,986 miles

Offside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 11 Aug 2009 104,986 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 94,735 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2008 94,735 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Fail 24 Jul 2008 94,735 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2007 82,422 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 73,658 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2006 73,658 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

o/s/r indicator lamp damaged

oil leak

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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P79 XFV is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P79 XFV, 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 P79 XFV registered?

P79 XFV is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 26 April 1997.

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