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9556 PJ

1998 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2013
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

183,455 mi
Last recorded183,455 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2012
Typical for 1998 Land Rover Discovery124,084 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration9556 PJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2012 183,455 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

near side front inner wing corroded

off side front inner wing corroded

Fail 7 Sep 2012 183,455 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

near side front inner wing corroded

off side front inner wing corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2011 175,071 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 175,071 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 169,594 miles

front brake discs worn

Pass 12 Sep 2009 162,966 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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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9556 PJ is a 1998 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 124,084 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 9556 PJ, 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 28 years old, this Land Rover Discovery is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 9556 PJ registered?

9556 PJ is a 1998 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 12 September 1998.

Is 9556 PJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for 9556 PJ shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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