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P896 BPL

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

173,057 mi
Last recorded173,057 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2012
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP896 BPL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Fail 15 Aug 2012 173,057 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

both front wheel bearings slight play

corrosion adjacent body mounts

nearside front disc badly scored

rear discs corroded and scored

rear floor corroded adjacent seat mounts

tow ball wiring damaged

Pass 9 Sep 2011 167,154 miles

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

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

nearside outer sill corroded outside of prescribed area

nearside rear bump stop missing

offside sill / support corroded adjacent body mount

Fail 9 Sep 2011 167,154 miles

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

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

nearside outer sill corroded outside of prescribed area

nearside rear bump stop missing

offside sill / support corroded adjacent body mount

Pass 22 Sep 2010 161,246 miles

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 15 Sep 2010 161,216 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 154,000 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2009 151,146 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight corrosion to various body panels

Fail 26 Jan 2009 151,114 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

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

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight corrosion to various body panels

Pass 23 Jan 2008 144,580 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Jan 2008 144,495 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jan 2007 137,949 miles

nearside and offside rear floor rusting

Fail 20 Jan 2007 137,949 miles

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

nearside and offside rear floor rusting

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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P896 BPL is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P896 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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P896 BPL is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 10 January 1997.

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