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P927 OOA

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Maroon Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

191,753 mi
Last recorded191,753 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2022
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP927 OOA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2022 191,753 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 186,487 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 181,632 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2020 181,632 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2019 177,399 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 168,575 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower shock absorber bushes

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower shock absorber bushes

Fail 30 May 2018 168,558 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower shock absorber bushes

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower shock absorber bushes

Pass 18 Nov 2016 161,094 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2016 161,094 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 152,114 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 144,954 miles

all indicators flash fast but within limit

engine check light on

Pass 12 Nov 2013 134,960 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 134,960 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 125,244 miles
Pass 25 May 2011

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

both rear body mounting areas slightly corroded

nearside swivel joint has slight play

offside front iiner flitch slightly corroded

offside rear light lens secured by cable tie

oil leak

Pass 3 Jun 2010 98,936 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both rear inner flitches salighty corroded

offside doorstep holder slighty damaged

slight seapage of power steering fluid around pipes

Pass 21 May 2009 89,972 miles

Oil leak

nearside rear axle seal leaking

offside rear doorstep end slighty damaged

Pass 28 May 2008 82,692 miles

Engine noisey.

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

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

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

Oil leak

Steering damper bushes worn.

Fail 27 May 2008 82,687 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

Engine noisey.

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

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

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

Oil leak

Steering damper bushes worn.

Pass 22 May 2007 71,232 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 71,201 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2006 57,678 miles

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

Oil leak O/S/F stub axle.

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

Fail 1 Jun 2006 57,678 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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P927 OOA is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Maroon with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 P927 OOA, 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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P927 OOA is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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