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P810 OAC

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

131,594 mi
Last recorded131,594 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2018
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP810 OAC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 30 Aug 2018 131,594 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Emissions not tested due to blow exhaust (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached bushes worn (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated oil leaking on to brake pads (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired body mount corroded and insecure (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired body mount area corroded and insecure (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired body mount corroded and insecure (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired body mount area corroded and insecure (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front inner wing supports corroded and insecure

Offside Front inner wing supports corroded and insecure

Offside Rear oil leaking from hub

Pass 7 Sep 2017 124,758 miles

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

the weld repair coated with sealant

Fail 31 Aug 2017 174,737 miles

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

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control sill to body (6.1.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control sill to chassis (6.1.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear a frame ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Sep 2016 121,272 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded on caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded on caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt diff seal is wet (2.4.G.2)

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

all underside of vehicle has been coated in underseal and seam sealer to conceal welds

Fail 31 Aug 2016 121,258 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded on caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper end cap missing (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded on caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect headlamp full of condensation (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick metal to metal (3.5.1g)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Statutory seat belt missing all rear anchor points missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt diff seal is wet (2.4.G.2)

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

all underside of vehicle has been coated in underseal and seam sealer to conceal welds

Pass 4 Jul 2013 118,405 miles

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 4 Jul 2013 118,405 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 115,034 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2012 115,034 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2010 109,271 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2010 109,271 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2009 102,230 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2009 102,230 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2008 93,316 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Nov 2007 85,301 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 76,249 miles

nearside front wheel bearing slight play.

offside rear seat belt stalk plastic surround damaged.

rear section of front to rear brake pipe starting to corrode.

Pass 20 Jan 2006 71,641 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2006 71,631 miles

Front 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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P810 OAC is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P810 OAC, 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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P810 OAC is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 12 June 1997.

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