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P866 VVL

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

148,414 mi
Last recorded148,414 miles
Recorded on31 May 2016
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP866 VVL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 May 2016 148,414 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

n/s and o/s outer box sections corroded

oil leak

Fail 25 May 2016 148,358 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush and o/s rear (2.7.4)

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

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

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

n/s and o/s outer box sections corroded

oil leak

Pass 12 Feb 2015 139,314 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 130,376 miles

Corrosion both rear wheelarches not in perscribed area

Fail 9 Dec 2013 130,311 miles

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2012 122,994 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 120,275 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 117,785 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 117,763 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2009 109,941 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 102,429 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear tyres wearing to wear bars

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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P866 VVL is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1997 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 124,978 miles. This 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 VVL, 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 VVL is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 January 1997.

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