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P94 LOX

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Lpg 3947cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

154,207 mi
Last recorded154,207 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2010
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP94 LOX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,947cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2010 154,207 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 154,201 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 146,296 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

vehicle showing general signs of corrosion

Fail 24 Feb 2009 146,296 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

vehicle showing general signs of corrosion

Pass 4 Mar 2008 133,433 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear showing signs of corrosion

Fail 3 Mar 2008 133,433 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear showing signs of corrosion

Pass 16 Mar 2007 117,986 miles

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

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

front brake pads getting low

oil leak

Fail 16 Mar 2007 117,986 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

front brake pads getting low

oil leak

Pass 17 Mar 2006 105,538 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

screw in n/s/f tyre

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 LOX is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 3,947cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P94 LOX, 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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What year was P94 LOX registered?

P94 LOX is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 15 April 1997.

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