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P86 XWV

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

170,551 mi
Last recorded170,551 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2011
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP86 XWV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2011 170,551 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

early corrosion r/o/s/body mount

nearside rear body mount corroded

Fail 3 Dec 2011 170,410 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

early corrosion r/o/s/body mount

Pass 30 Oct 2010 155,844 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Oil leak

o/s & n/sf tyre valves slightly perished

Fail 7 Jul 2009 142,836 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

oil leak on engine / box

quite alot of underbody corrosion

rear end brake pipes around axel quite corrodid

Pass 7 Jul 2009 142,836 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

oil leak on engine / box

quite alot of underbody corrosion

rear end brake pipes around axel quite corrodid

Pass 7 Jul 2008 134,316 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

brake pipes quite corrodid

quite a lot of underbody corrosion

serious oil leak on engine

Pass 5 Jul 2007 130,209 miles

both rear inner wheel arches quite corrodid

Pass 7 Jul 2006 123,393 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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P86 XWV is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P86 XWV, 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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P86 XWV is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 17 April 1997.

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