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P96 AWY

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

185,747 mi
Last recorded185,747 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2022
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP96 AWY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2022 185,747 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Oct 2021 185,738 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 182,004 miles

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

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

Rear service brake just met requirements

Fail 22 Oct 2020 181,833 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength end of sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced By upper shocker mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear service brake just met requirements

Pass 4 Nov 2019 179,170 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside rear seat belt mount prescribed area slightly corroded

Fail 26 Oct 2019 179,151 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside rear seat belt mount prescribed area slightly corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2018 175,944 miles

Both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Nearside rear seatbelt mount slightly corroded

Offside inner sill slightly corroded

Offside rear chassis slightly corroded

Rear service brakes only just met requirements

Pass 31 Oct 2017 170,789 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Offside inner sill slightly corroded

Offside rear chassis slightly corroded

Slight weep on power steering pipes

Pass 4 Nov 2016 165,822 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 158,331 miles

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

Nearside front tyre slightly perished

oil leak

Fail 2 Nov 2015 158,290 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Nearside front tyre slightly perished

oil leak

Pass 24 Oct 2014 151,487 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 145,065 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Oct 2012 136,049 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 124,015 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 117,230 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 97,491 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 87,975 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 77,878 miles
Fail 6 May 2006 77,878 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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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P96 AWY is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P96 AWY, 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 P96 AWY registered?

P96 AWY is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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