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P98 CFO

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

100,065 mi
Last recorded100,065 miles
Recorded on21 May 2008
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP98 CFO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2008 100,065 miles

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

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

n/s rear bump stop missing

oil seapage from o/s steering sphere

wear in steering damper bushes

Fail 21 May 2008 100,065 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

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

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

n/s rear bump stop missing

oil seapage from o/s steering sphere

wear in steering damper bushes

Pass 2 May 2007 90,882 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 90,882 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2006 82,689 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

steering dampner bushes worn,n/s rear indicator & reflector damaged.

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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P98 CFO is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 P98 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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P98 CFO is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 12 June 1997.

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