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P968 CFT

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

219,987 mi
Last recorded219,987 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2020
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP968 CFT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2020 219,987 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2020 219,691 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

steering box area damp

Pass 6 Sep 2019 208,266 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2018 197,686 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2017 185,168 miles

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

various oil leaks

Pass 26 Aug 2016 174,022 miles

Oil leak ()

offside rear hub swivel leaking

rear A FRAME ball joint slight play

Pass 11 Sep 2015 162,793 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box area (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 May 2014 151,325 miles

various oil leaks

Pass 16 Apr 2013 137,906 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 137,906 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 123,842 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 120,820 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 113,436 miles

Exhaust blowing slight smoke during emission test

Rear floor corroded

Fail 4 May 2010 113,347 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Exhaust blowing slight smoke during emission test

Rear floor corroded

Pass 6 May 2009 103,965 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 94,100 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 7 May 2008 94,094 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Apr 2008 93,371 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2007 86,269 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 79,282 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 79,282 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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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P968 CFT is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P968 CFT, 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 P968 CFT registered?

P968 CFT is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 24 April 1997.

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