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P867 TVC

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

159,999 mi
Last recorded159,999 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2021
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP867 TVC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2021 159,999 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement a frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front pan hard rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 159,999 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 159,999 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2018 159,999 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 152,406 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 140,283 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 126,502 miles

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

slight cut in tread of n/s/r tyre

Pass 28 May 2014 114,816 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 107,155 miles

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

n/s mirror missing

Fail 22 Feb 2011 107,148 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

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)

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

n/s mirror missing

Pass 4 Dec 2009 97,849 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2009 97,849 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 91,684 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2007 85,578 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2007 85,578 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2006 79,252 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2006 79,252 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2005 71,595 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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P867 TVC is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P867 TVC, 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 P867 TVC registered?

P867 TVC is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 15 May 1997.

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