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P919 OLO

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2016
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

152,367 mi
Last recorded152,367 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2016
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP919 OLO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Fail 28 Sep 2016 152,367 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

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

Braking system leaking front to rear metal brake pipe burst and very corroded (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

front and rear number plates worn

nearside rear seat belt stalk cover missing

various corrosion under vehicle

Pass 24 Sep 2015 148,443 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear seat belt stalk cover missing

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear slight play in anti roll bar link

front and rear number plates worn

rear metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2014 145,691 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front and rear brake discs worn

various damage around vehicle

Fail 18 Aug 2014 145,691 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front and rear brake discs worn

various damage around vehicle

Pass 21 Jun 2013 141,195 miles

Both front coil springs corroded.

Both rear mudflaps missing.

Clutch pedal heavy.

Front exhaust 'Flexi' section worn.

Front number plate worn.

Handbrake lever chewed.

Indicator cancell not working.

N/S/F bumper end cap damaged.

N/S/R bumper & wing damaged around lamp unit.

N/S/R seatbelt buckel cowling incomplete.

O/S/R tyre low on tread.

Oil around pipes & hoses into radiator.

Oil leaks from engine & gearbox.

Rear exhaust pipe corroding.

Relay 'Clicking' from under O/S dash.

Slight play in N/S/F hub unit.

Various chips in windscreen.

Fail 14 Jun 2013 141,136 miles

Nearside 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)

Both front coil springs corroded.

Both rear mudflaps missing.

Clutch pedal heavy.

Front exhaust 'Flexi' section worn.

Front number plate worn.

Handbrake lever chewed.

Indicator cancell not working.

N/S/F bumper end cap damaged.

N/S/F tyre low on inner edge.

N/S/R bumper & wing damaged around lamp unit.

N/S/R seatbelt buckel cowling incomplete.

O/S/R tyre low on tread.

Oil around pipes & hoses into radiator.

Oil leaks from engine & gearbox.

Rear exhaust pipe corroding.

Relay 'Clicking' from under O/S dash.

Slight play in N/S/F hub unit.

Various chips in windscreen.

Pass 27 Jun 2012 136,131 miles

Battery insicure.

Chips in windscreen just within limits.

Front exhaust 'Flexi' section worn.

Front number plate worn but just within limits at time of test - Recommend soon replaced.

Gear selection worn.

Handbrake lever 'Chewed'.

Indicator 'cancel' not working.

N/S/F bumper end cap dammaged.

N/S/R mudflap missing & O/S/R worn.

N/S/R seatbelt buckel cowling missing.

N/S/r bumper & wing around lamp unit dammaged.

Nearside Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

O/S/F tyre close to ware bands (205x16).

Oil light on at idle.

Slight play in N/S/F suspension unit.

Various oil weeps from engine & gearbox.

Fail 18 Jun 2012 135,986 miles

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

Battery insicure.

Chips in windscreen just within limits.

Front exhaust 'Flexi' section worn.

Front number plate worn but just within limits at time of test - Recommend soon replaced.

Gear selection worn.

Handbrake lever 'Chewed'.

Indicator 'cancel' not working.

N/S/F bumper end cap dammaged.

N/S/R mudflap missing & O/S/R worn.

N/S/R seatbelt buckel cowling missing.

N/S/r bumper & wing around lamp unit dammaged.

Nearside Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

O/S/F tyre close to ware bands (205x16).

Oil light on at idle.

Slight play in N/S/F suspension unit.

Tailgate not opening.

Various oil weeps from engine & gearbox.

Pass 24 Jun 2011 133,302 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

bad noise from engine pulleys

engine oil light flashes on

front and rear number plates worn still can be read clearly

front exhaust flexi worn

nearside front brake flexi hose starting to perish

nearside front door hard to open just ok for mot

nearside headlight just within mot limits

nearside rear door not opening from inside or outside

nearside rear seat belt stalk cover missing

oil leak from engine and gear box

various corrorsion under vehicle

various damage all round body

various stone chips in windscreen

Fail 23 Jun 2011 133,301 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

bad noise from engine pulleys

engine oil light flashes on

front and rear number plates worn still can be read clearly

front exhaust flexi worn

nearside front brake flexi hose starting to perish

nearside front door hard to open just ok for mot

nearside headlight just within mot limits

nearside rear door not opening from inside or outside

nearside rear seat belt stalk cover missing

oil leak from engine and gear box

various corrorsion under vehicle

various damage all round body

various stone chips in windscreen

Pass 8 Jun 2010 130,345 miles

Indicator cancell not working.

Key remote worn.

N/S door mirror glass u/s.

N/S/F outer door handle worn.

Battery insicure.

Damage to N/S/R bumper capping.

Front exhaust 'flexi' section worn.

Gear selector worn.

N/S/R door not opening fron inside or out.

N/S/R seat belt buckel coweling missing.

N/S/R wing damaged around lamp unit.

Oil light on at tick-over.

Rear body mountings worn.

Rear wiper blade u/s.

Rev. counter faulty.

Slight play in N/S/F hub-unit.

Suspect noisy steering column bush.

Suspect oil leak from power steering system.

Tailgate not opening from outside (lock/handle u/s).

Various chips in windscreen.

Various oil leaks from engine.

Various oil leaks from transmission & axles.

Fail 8 Jun 2010 130,345 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Lower Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Lower Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Battery insicure.

Damage to N/S/R bumper capping.

Front exhaust 'flexi' section worn.

Gear selector worn.

Indicator cancell not working.

Key remote worn.

N/S door mirror glass u/s.

N/S/F outer door handle worn.

N/S/R door not opening fron inside or out.

N/S/R seat belt buckel coweling missing.

N/S/R wing damaged around lamp unit.

Oil light on at tick-over.

Rear body mountings worn.

Rear wiper blade u/s.

Rev. counter faulty.

Slight play in N/S/F hub-unit.

Suspect noisy steering column bush.

Suspect oil leak from power steering system.

Tailgate not opening from outside (lock/handle u/s).

Various chips in windscreen.

Various oil leaks from engine.

Various oil leaks from transmission & axles.

Pass 4 Jun 2009 128,254 miles

Damage to N/S/R of vehicle around lamp unit.

N/S door mirror glass u/s.

N/S/R door not opening.

N/S/R seatbelt cowling missing.

Noise from engine - Suspect from belt area, possibly pulley/tensioner.

Oil leak from engine.

Oil leak from gearbox & transmission.

Oil light on at idle when vehicle warm.

Power steering noisy.

Rev. counter 'flicking/jumping'.

Suspect clutch worn.

Tailgate catching on N/S/R bumper.

Various chips in windscreen.

indicator cancelling not working.

Fail 14 May 2009 128,182 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Damage to N/S/R around lamp unit.

Indicator cancell not working.

N/S door mirror glass u/s.

N/S/R door not opening.

N/S/R seatbelt cowling missing.

Noise from engine - suspect from belt area possibly pulley/tensioner.

Oil leak from engine.

Oilo leak from gearbox & transmission.

Power steering noisy.

Rev. counter 'flicking'.

Tailgate catching on N/S rear bumper.

Various chips in windscreen.

Pass 13 May 2008 125,719 miles

Damage to N/S/R bumper.

Damage to N/S/R wing around lamp fixing.

Front exhaust 'flexi' section corroded.

N/S/R door unable to be opened from either inside or outside.

N/S/R seatbelt buckel cowling missing.

O/S/F door top hinge u/s but door just within M.O.T. limits.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Various chips in windscreen.

Various oil weeps from engine, gearbox, front axle & transmission.

Pass 11 May 2007 123,271 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 122,889 miles

Nearside Rear reflector insecure (1.5.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

O/S/F door hinge u/s.

N/S door mirror broken.

N/S/R door unable to be opened.

N/S/R seatbelt buckel cowling missing.

Possible weep from power steering resevoir.

Various oil leaks from engine & transmissions.

Various small chips in windscreen.

Pass 7 Feb 2006 116,548 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2006 116,548 miles

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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P919 OLO 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 52.6%.

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 P919 OLO, 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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P919 OLO is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 15 April 1997.

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