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P914 CFR

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

139,724 mi
Last recorded139,724 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2016
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP914 CFR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2016 139,724 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 136,239 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 136,231 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 135,683 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 129,920 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2013 129,835 miles

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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)

battery insecure

chassis slightly corroded

front bumper reinforcer corroded

o/s/r inner wheel arch corroded

oil leak on front diff

outer sills corroded

slight play in steering

Pass 6 Jan 2012 121,269 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

some corrosion to n/s/f sill (out rigger)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 115,125 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 106,850 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 101,890 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 101,858 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

bad water leak from engine

Pass 27 Mar 2008 96,659 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2007 91,692 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 91,692 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Feb 2006 83,945 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2006 83,945 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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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P914 CFR 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 68.8%.

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 P914 CFR, 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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What year was P914 CFR registered?

P914 CFR is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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