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P966 CRN

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Lpg 4000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

182,159 mi
Last recorded182,159 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2016
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP966 CRN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeLpg
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2016 182,159 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Oil leak ()

offside side step corroded

rear exhaust clamp deteriorated

wish-bone mounting bushes deteriorating

Pass 6 Nov 2015 170,774 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2015 170,571 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2014 161,214 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 157,925 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 152,194 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 152,135 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 145,315 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 138,299 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 127,690 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 114,500 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 114,500 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

drop arm ball joint dust cover split.

Pass 18 Sep 2007 101,260 miles

Oil leak

Pass 29 Sep 2006 93,439 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 93,439 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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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P966 CRN is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 4,000cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 P966 CRN, 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 P966 CRN registered?

P966 CRN is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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