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P160 HHH

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

195,223 mi
Last recorded195,223 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2015
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP160 HHH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2015 195,223 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 195,213 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 187,368 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 179,399 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 171,827 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 165,283 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 156,825 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 147,350 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 138,474 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 130,126 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Apr 2006 118,230 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear seatbelt stalk covers missing

Pass 5 Apr 2006 118,230 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear seatbelt stalk covers missing

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 HHH is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HHH, 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 HHH registered?

P160 HHH is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 14 February 1997.

Is P160 HHH safe to buy?

The MOT history for P160 HHH shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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