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P891 LSN

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

155,112 mi
Last recorded155,112 miles
Recorded on8 May 2017
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP891 LSN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2017 155,112 miles

Front Swivel joints have slight play both sides

Pass 8 Apr 2016 152,776 miles

Engine oil leak's

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Swivel housing slight leak at seal

Offside Front Swivel housing slight leak at seal

Pass 8 Apr 2015 149,684 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 145,839 miles

Exhaust system heavily corroded.

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Mar 2013 142,289 miles

Corrosion on underside of car.

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

Nearside front inner wheel arch heavily corroded.

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 139,676 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 139,670 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 136,391 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 131,981 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 128,815 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 121,940 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2007 115,268 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 18 Mar 2006 108,030 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2006 108,030 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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P891 LSN is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P891 LSN, 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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P891 LSN is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 7 May 1997.

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