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P818 XRH

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

196,649 mi
Last recorded196,649 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2017
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP818 XRH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2017 196,649 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis rail (6.1.B.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion nearside rear inner sill (6.1.B.2)

both nearside body mountings deteriorated

front number plate slightly deteriorated

rear diff support bush slightly deteriorated

slight corrosion above passenger door

slight dampness around diff

steering damper bush deteriorated

Fail 6 Jul 2017 196,565 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.B.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

all body mounting bushes deteriorated

front number plate slightly deteriorated

rear diff support bush slightly deteriorated

rear exhaust deteriorated

slight corrosion above passenger door

slight dampness around diff

steering damper bush deteriorated

Pass 28 Jul 2016 189,003 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both front tyres cracked on inner wall

both front wiper blades split

both rear tyres slightly perishing in tread

offside rear inner sill corroded

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

slight corrosion to rear chassis

Fail 20 Jul 2016 188,880 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both front tyres cracked on inner wall

both front wiper blades split

both rear tyres slightly perishing in tread

offside rear inner sill corroded

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

slight corrosion to rear chassis

Pass 9 Jul 2015 182,558 miles

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

corrosion on nearside front inner wheel arch

slight corrosion around offside front top mounting

slight dampness around oil sump

slight movement in nearside rear axle rod bush

Fail 9 Jul 2015 182,558 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

corrosion on nearside front inner wheel arch

slight corrosion around offside front top mounting

slight dampness around oil sump

slight movement in nearside rear axle rod bush

Pass 24 Jul 2014 175,878 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 10 Jul 2014 175,837 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jul 2013 169,759 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

dampness around front of vehicle

rear step corroded

slight corrosion on both top wheel arches

spare wheel carrier corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2012 162,370 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

dampness around oil sump

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

rear hydralic door step corroded

Fail 3 Jul 2012 162,123 miles

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

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

dampness around oil sump

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

rear hydralic door step corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2011 155,680 miles

slight movement to track rod ends

Pass 14 Jul 2010 148,350 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 148,350 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 139,041 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 10 Jul 2009 138,726 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 131,327 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2008 131,327 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2007 124,087 miles

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Oil leak

main front to rear brake pipes corroded at rear.

nearside front tyre wornouter edge.

Fail 4 Jul 2006 116,566 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

nearside rear door catch faulty operation

oil leak

Pass 4 Jul 2006 116,566 miles

nearside rear door catch faulty operation

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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P818 XRH is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P818 XRH, 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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P818 XRH is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 February 1997.

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