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P888 REA

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

169,123 mi
Last recorded169,123 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2020
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP888 REA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2020 169,123 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 May 2019 67,032 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion light front to back (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 May 2018 164,492 miles

Oil leak ()

under sills surface rust

Fail 5 May 2018 164,485 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak ()

under sills surface rust

Pass 29 Apr 2017 157,561 miles

Offside Front inner wing rusty

Oil leak ()

Rear brake pipes surface rust

rear chassis surface rust

sills and rear floors surface rust

Fail 27 Apr 2017 157,539 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Power steering component(s) leaking steering box area (2.3.3b)

Offside Front inner wing rusty

Oil leak ()

Rear brake pipes surface rust

rear chassis surface rust

sills and rear floors surface rust

Pass 5 Mar 2016 154,206 miles

Oil leak

Service brake just passed

Fail 2 Mar 2016 154,195 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Oil leak

Service brake just passed

Pass 27 Mar 2015 150,179 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 26 Mar 2015 150,168 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

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

fan belt in very poor condition/ badly damaged

Pass 28 Mar 2014 145,132 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 19 Mar 2014 145,132 miles

Centre Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Mar 2013 141,032 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

front propshaft uj slight play

rear exhaust box deterioating

Pass 15 Feb 2012 135,776 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 125,814 miles

corrosion in boot floor & sills

Fail 14 Sep 2010 125,814 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

corrosion in boot floor & sills

Pass 17 Sep 2009 117,896 miles

sighs of corrosion on front to rear brake pipes & some ferrules

Pass 15 Sep 2008 107,979 miles

viscus coolong fan faulty

Pass 17 Sep 2007 97,433 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 88,432 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear brake pipes rusty

Pass 27 Jan 2006 87,067 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2006 87,067 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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P888 REA is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 P888 REA, 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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P888 REA is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 12 December 1997.

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