MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
273,931 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced lower arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting beneath battery tray (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive around gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security general corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))
windscreen cracked
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened sill (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened sill (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire lift pump (6.1.3 (b) (ii))
Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE - Perished (2.4.G.2)
Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE - Perished (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE (2.4.G.2)
Rear wheel bearing has slight play NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE (2.6.2)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive innerwing (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive innerwing (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak ()
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings around all os and ns body mounts, front and back (6.1.B.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis (6.1.B.2)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded boot floor and os and ns inner and outer wheel arches (5.2.6)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Oil leak
o/s & n/s front inner wings corroded
Rear bumper insecure
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
Offside Rear Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
Oil leak
n/s/r boot floor corroded
Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
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P866 SUU is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.
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 P866 SUU, 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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P866 SUU is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 21 April 1997.
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