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P854 HNT

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

198,442 mi
Last recorded198,442 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2018
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP854 HNT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2018 198,442 miles

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

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

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

nearside and offside inner sills slightly corroded

nearside rear light broken

power steering box slight misting of oil

rear cross member slightly corroded

Fail 27 Jan 2018 198,442 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

nearside and offside inner sills slightly corroded

nearside rear light broken

power steering box slight misting of oil

rear cross member slightly corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2017 188,567 miles

Brake pedal ant slip rubber wearing smooth

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

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

Nearside and Offside front wheel bearings slight play

Nearside and Offside inner sills slightly corroded

Nearside and Offside inner wheel arches corroded

Nearside rear light lense broken

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

Oil leaks

Rear cross member corroded

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

nearside rear floor corroded

Fail 12 Jan 2017 188,567 miles

Brake pedal ant slip rubber wearing smooth

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

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

Nearside and Offside front wheel bearings slight play

Nearside and Offside inner sills slightly corroded

Nearside and Offside inner wheel arches corroded

Nearside rear light lense broken

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leaks

Rear cross member corroded

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

nearside rear floor corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2016 180,896 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside and Offside inner sills surface corrosion.

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

Oil leak

Rear boot floor surface corrosion

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

Pass 21 Jan 2015 173,150 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside front inner wheel arch slightly corroded

Rear boot floor slightly corroded

steering box slight leak

Pass 22 Jan 2014 163,115 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jan 2013 150,775 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Repairs to o/s and n/s seatbelt prescribed areas are covered by underseal

Fail 10 Jan 2013 150,773 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Repair to o/s and n/s seat belt prescribed area (inner wheel arch) covered in underseal.

Pass 21 Oct 2011 138,530 miles

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

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

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 132,209 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 124,991 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Jul 2008 118,978 miles

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 110,121 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 102,981 miles

advise stone chips to bottom centre of screen

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
Full Land Rover Discovery reliability report

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P854 HNT is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P854 HNT, 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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P854 HNT is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 February 1997.

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