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P896 PNA

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

151,274 mi
Last recorded151,274 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2013
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2013 151,274 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2013 151,274 miles

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

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 144,038 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 1 Oct 2012 144,038 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Fail 19 Jun 2012 143,995 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

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

n/s inner sill corroded at rear body mounting

n/s/f and o/s/f inner brake pads appear to be wearing thin.

o/s inner sill corroded at front and rear body mountings

o/s/f and n/s/f body mountings showing corrosion.

o/s/f inner wing showing slight corrosion near battery mounting.

s/brake pipe across rear axle to n/s unit slightly corroded.

slight oil leak at o/s/f hub swivel housing.

Pass 21 Jun 2011 134,834 miles

exhaust emissions reading on upper limit

n/s and o/s inner sills showing corrosion

n/s floor section corroding

o/s/f body mounting corroded

o/s/f hub swivel leaking oil

o/s/f tyre worn close to lower tread limit

steel brake pipe to n/s/r brake caliper corroding

Fail 16 Jun 2011 134,807 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

exhaust emissions reading on upper limit

n/s and o/s inner sills showing corrosion

n/s floor section corroding

o/s/f body mounting corroded

o/s/f hub swivel leaking oil

o/s/f tyre worn close to lower tread limit

steel brake pipe to n/s/r brake caliper corroding

Pass 25 Jun 2010 127,570 miles

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

boot floor starting to corrode

n/s/r brake disc inner surface pitting slightly

o/s/f brake caliper inner section corroding

o/s/f hub swivel leaking oil

o/s/f tyre worn low

o/s/r inner wheel arch corroding near seat belt mounting

Pass 24 Jul 2009 121,234 miles

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

boot floor starting to corrode

rear service brake showing imbalance

Fail 29 Jun 2009 121,221 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

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

boot floor starting to corrode

o/s inner sill starting to corrode

rear crossmember corroding around body mounting points

rear service brakes showing imbalance

steel brake pipes across rear axle showing some corrosion

Pass 30 Jun 2008 113,541 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 105,754 miles

steel brake pipe to o/s/f flexy brake hose corroding

steel brake pipes front/rear corroding at rear inner sill section

Pass 13 Jun 2006 99,392 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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P896 PNA is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 PNA, 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 PNA is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 June 1997.

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