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P870 TFL

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

114,488 mi
Last recorded114,488 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2020
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP870 TFL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 12 Oct 2020 114,488 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arches (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arches (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated at rear (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 May 2019 111,795 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play front rod ,, will need attention (2.1.3 (b) (i))

front and rear no, plates deteriorating ,,poor

Pass 24 May 2018 108,678 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

exhaust corroded at rear

rear seat belt casing broken

underbody corrosion

Pass 26 May 2017 104,868 miles

no. plates deteriorating

rear shock absorber bushes worn

Fail 18 May 2017 104,867 miles

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

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

no. plates deteriorating

rear shock absorber bushes worn

Pass 27 Jun 2016 102,092 miles

All brake pipes corroded

coolant leak

oil leaks

Fail 31 May 2016 102,092 miles

Braking system leaking front to rear brake pipe (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill holed within 30 cm of seat mounting to which seat belt is fixed (5.2.6)

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 Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Coolant leak

Hole in near side inner sill. Not affecting steering, brakes or in a prescribed area

multiple oil leaks

Pass 1 Jun 2015 99,233 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 97,088 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

front tyres worn on edges

Fail 3 Jun 2014 97,088 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 4 Jun 2013 93,791 miles

e.g.r valve disconnected

small hole in off side rear light lens

Pass 25 May 2012 90,425 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 87,745 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 87,744 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 81,805 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 77,794 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 73,839 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 69,514 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 65,930 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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P870 TFL is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 P870 TFL, 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 P870 TFL registered?

P870 TFL is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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