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P893 BPL

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

194,328 mi
Last recorded194,328 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2020
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP893 BPL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2020 194,328 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all over light corrosion on under side of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2020 194,328 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all over light corrosion on under side of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2016 193,599 miles

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

Oil leak ()

handbrake only just met minimum efficency

n/s/r inner wheel arch rusty on body mount area

o/s/f inner wheel arch rusty outside prescribed area

Fail 17 Nov 2016 193,599 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (3.6.C.3)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main line above axle (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak ()

n/s/r inner wheel arch rusty on body mount area

o/s/f inner wheel arch rusty outside prescribed area

Pass 5 Dec 2015 188,211 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2015 88,050 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 173,312 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2013 163,190 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 151,948 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2011 140,821 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 125,892 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 108,159 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 13 Dec 2007 106,812 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 13 Dec 2007 106,812 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 11 Dec 2006 104,330 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2005 99,005 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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P893 BPL is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 P893 BPL, 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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P893 BPL is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 12 February 1997.

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