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P164 MKM

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

144,243 mi
Last recorded144,243 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2013
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP164 MKM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2013 144,243 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 135,201 miles

Middle row seat belts not checked(no seats fitted)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Nov 2010 124,843 miles

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

engine oil leak

Fail 15 Nov 2010 124,751 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

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

engine oil leak

Pass 20 Nov 2009 118,813 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Oil leak

damage to o/s/r lamp cluster

offside front inner wing corroded

Fail 17 Nov 2009 118,782 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Oil leak

offside front inner wing corroded

offside rear lower sidelight inop

Pass 2 Dec 2008 110,472 miles

Oil leak

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

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

o/s/r outer tail lamp in bumper not working

Fail 11 Dec 2007 100,437 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2007 100,437 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2006 90,040 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Nov 2006 90,040 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2005 80,691 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2005 79,246 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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P164 MKM is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 P164 MKM, 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 P164 MKM registered?

P164 MKM is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 June 1997.

Is P164 MKM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P164 MKM shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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