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P860 MKL

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

149,898 mi
Last recorded149,898 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2017
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP860 MKL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 29 Mar 2017 149,898 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch repaired with filler (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded both o/s n/s inner sills repaired with filler (5.2.6)

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

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both o/s n/s front body mounts behind front bumper (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both o/s n/s rear body mounts behind rear bumper (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front brake caliper modified and seriously weakened corroded pad pin holes (3.5.1n) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has a fracture which adversely affects braking or steering chassis rail (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake caliper modified and seriously weakened corroded pad pin holes (3.5.1n) DANGEROUS

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both o/s n/s front and rear body mounts on inner sill panels (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Oil leak ()

o/s front outrigger/ body mount damaged

Pass 13 Jan 2016 143,192 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2016 143,192 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 137,016 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 131,252 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 124,829 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 118,769 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 118,769 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 112,824 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 112,824 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2009 107,801 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 101,012 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 101,012 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2007 92,900 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 85,160 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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P860 MKL 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 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 124,978 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 P860 MKL, 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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P860 MKL is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 May 1997.

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