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P180 FAU

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

177,191 mi
Last recorded177,191 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2008
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP180 FAU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2008 177,191 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Oct 2007 160,382 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 160,382 miles

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 143,997 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2005 129,264 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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P180 FAU is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P180 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P180 FAU registered?

P180 FAU is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 9 January 1997.

Is P180 FAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P180 FAU shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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