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P895 ARN

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

176,458 mi
Last recorded176,458 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2017
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP895 ARN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 16 Nov 2017 176,458 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wing (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded tie bar mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wing (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil hub seal leaking (3.5.1h)

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

Front Bumper insecure ()

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

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Fail 14 Sep 2017 176,445 miles

Emissions not tested Due to exhaust leak (7.3.A.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Rear track rod end (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 172,430 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

underside vehicle muddy

Fail 5 Sep 2016 172,334 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

underside vehicle muddy

Pass 15 Sep 2015 167,540 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread broken but still readable (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 7 Sep 2015 167,538 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread broken but still readable (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 159,314 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Fail 14 Aug 2014 159,248 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Offside front headlamp lens cracked/chipped, does not effect beam pattern

Pass 23 Aug 2013 153,098 miles

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

Oil leak

o/s/r diff oil leak

Fail 23 Aug 2013 153,074 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Oil leak

o/s/r diff oil leak

Pass 8 Sep 2012 143,288 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 4 Sep 2012 143,233 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 136,897 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 132,398 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 124,992 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 120,659 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 116,885 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 112,826 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2006 102,194 miles

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

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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P895 ARN is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P895 ARN, 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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P895 ARN is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 17 April 1997.

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