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P85 LTP

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

159,672 mi
Last recorded159,672 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2012
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP85 LTP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2012 159,672 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

hole in off side front floor

hole in off side rear floor

inner front wings corroded

near side rear light dimmer than the off side raer ones

off side rear quarter damaged

various oil leaks

Fail 1 Mar 2012 159,608 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

hole in off side front floor

hole in off side rear floor

inner front wings corroded

near side rear light dimmer than the off side raer ones

off side rear quarter damaged

various oil leaks

Pass 12 Mar 2011 152,922 miles

Oil leak

Fail 9 Mar 2011 152,894 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Mar 2010 140,799 miles

Oil leak

both front indicators have water in lenses

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

n/s/r outer sill corroded

o/s/r quarter panel damaged

oil leak from front diff

oil leak from transfer box

Fail 8 Mar 2010 140,567 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

both front indicators have water in lenses

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

n/s/r outer sill corroded

o/s/r quarter panel damaged

oil leak from front diff

oil leak from transfer box

Pass 26 Feb 2009 126,729 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 10 Mar 2008 113,172 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 10 Mar 2008 113,172 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 13 Mar 2007 105,906 miles

front number plate in poor condition advise replacing.

Pass 13 Mar 2006 96,301 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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P85 LTP is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 P85 LTP, 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 P85 LTP registered?

P85 LTP is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 10 March 1997.

Is P85 LTP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P85 LTP shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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