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P882 PLO

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

173,123 mi
Last recorded173,123 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2011
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP882 PLO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2011 173,123 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Oct 2010 165,490 miles

Front tyres have inner tread wear

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

Nearside rear lens in bumper broken

Nearside rear tyre has some inner wear

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

Oil leak

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2010 165,490 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Front tyres have inner tread wear

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

Nearside rear lens in bumper broken

Nearside rear tyre has some inner wear

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 156,470 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Oct 2008 146,370 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

near side rear lower indicator lamp has a small crack in lens.

near side rear tyre has uneven wear and is close to limit.

off side rear lower indicator has small crack in lens.

Fail 8 Oct 2007 137,526 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

uneven wear nearside rear tyre

Pass 8 Oct 2007 137,526 miles

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

uneven wear nearside rear tyre

Pass 19 Sep 2006 125,002 miles

ALL TYRES.SIDE WALLS KERB DAMAGED

BRAKE DISCS BECOMING SURFACE CORRODED / PITTED

REAR SHOCKER BUSHES BECOMING WORN / SLIGHT PLAY DEVELOPING / ALL SUSPENSION BUSHES BECOMING SLIGHTLY CRACKED / PERISHED.

SLIGHT DAMPNESS AROUND P.A.S. RESAVIOR

UNDERSIDE / COMPONANTS ALL BECOMING SURFACE CORRODED

Pass 22 Sep 2005 112,483 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2005 112,463 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

number plate lights dull

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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P882 PLO is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P882 PLO, 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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P882 PLO is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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