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P925 LUK

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

49,829 mi
Last recorded49,829 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2012
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP925 LUK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2012 49,829 miles

Oil leak

Fail 24 Aug 2012 49,817 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Aug 2011 43,978 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 38,123 miles

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

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

oil leak from o/s of engine.

oil leak from o/s swivel housing, but brakes not contaminated.

Fail 11 Aug 2010 38,058 miles

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

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

n/s inner tail light in bumper not working.

oil leak from o/s of engine.

oil leak from o/s swivel housing, but brakes not contaminated.

Pass 11 Aug 2009 33,229 miles

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

Oil leak

o/s front hub seal leaking

Fail 6 Aug 2009 33,208 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

o/s front hub seal leaking

Propshaft component defective

Pass 5 Aug 2008 27,721 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2007 22,054 miles

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

s.r.s lamp is on.

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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P925 LUK is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 124,978 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 P925 LUK, 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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P925 LUK is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 6 March 1997.

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