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P159 GWL

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Petrol 3947cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

110,396 mi
Last recorded110,396 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2011
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP159 GWL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,947cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2011 110,396 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 105,461 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 105,460 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 94,503 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 80,189 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 74,207 miles

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 71,667 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2005 65,475 miles

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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P159 GWL is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 3,947cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 P159 GWL, 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 P159 GWL registered?

P159 GWL is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 May 1997.

Is P159 GWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P159 GWL shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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