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P160 FAU

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Lpg 3947cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

187,671 mi
Last recorded187,671 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2013
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP160 FAU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,947cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2013 187,671 miles

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

Oil leak

n/s/f floor corroded

n/s/f inner arch corroded

n/s/f swivel hub leak

o/s/r lamp damage

rear wiper blade split

Fail 23 Feb 2013 187,619 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 182,990 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2011 177,759 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 170,281 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 160,230 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Offside Rear Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Pass 7 Nov 2007 148,765 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 146,979 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 146,979 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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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P160 FAU is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 3,947cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P160 FAU, 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 P160 FAU registered?

P160 FAU is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 23 January 1997.

Is P160 FAU safe to buy?

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