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P171 EUX

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

133,368 mi
Last recorded133,368 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2013
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP171 EUX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 28 Feb 2013 133,368 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 133,368 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 122,316 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 122,316 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 100,123 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 100,112 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 86,459 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 67,314 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 59,013 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2008 59,013 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 29 Jan 2007 45,162 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 25,589 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2006 25,589 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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P171 EUX is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 P171 EUX, 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 P171 EUX registered?

P171 EUX is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 11 April 1997.

Is P171 EUX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P171 EUX shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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