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P94 CFO

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

161,383 mi
Last recorded161,383 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2014
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP94 CFO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2014 161,383 miles

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 150,806 miles

Slight oil leak on n/s front swivel hub

Pass 5 Jan 2012 143,978 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2012 145,972 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2010 143,284 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2010 143,272 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

rear discs worn

Pass 27 Nov 2009 136,573 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 23 Nov 2009 139,511 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2008 129,179 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2008 129,179 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2007 118,664 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2007 118,656 miles

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Nov 2006 126,931 miles

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

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

slight wear rear axle ball joint

Pass 1 Nov 2005 97,737 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2005 97,737 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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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P94 CFO is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 P94 CFO, 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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P94 CFO is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 12 June 1997.

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