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P916 ARN

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

137,812 mi
Last recorded137,812 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2016
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP916 ARN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2016 137,812 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2016 137,812 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2015 131,868 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 130,762 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 122,914 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 6 Jul 2012 116,054 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 116,054 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 109,901 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 109,835 miles

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge child seats fitted in rear seat belts checked far as possible

Pass 5 Jul 2010 103,421 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

running board brackets poor/corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2009 102,669 miles

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 8 Jun 2009 102,669 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 96,816 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s sphere ball seal slightly leaking

Pass 2 Jul 2007 91,795 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2006 85,635 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Jun 2006 85,635 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Jul 2005 80,380 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2005 80,390 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2005 80,380 miles

Brake pipe excessively 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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P916 ARN is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P916 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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P916 ARN is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 25 June 1997.

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