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P183 DUY

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Petrol 3947cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

148,949 mi
Last recorded148,949 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2014
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP183 DUY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,947cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2014 148,949 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just within limits...

Rear service brake only just within limits...

Pass 31 Aug 2013 147,643 miles

Corrosion on rear section of chassis both sides

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Various fluid leaks from engine, gearbox & power steering

Fail 16 Aug 2013 147,643 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Corrosion on rear section of chassis both sides

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Various fluid leaks from engine, gearbox & power steering

Pass 24 Aug 2012 146,587 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2012 146,242 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 143,338 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 141,941 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 139,739 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 135,180 miles

corrosion on inner wing

Pass 1 Jun 2006 119,066 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2005 105,443 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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P183 DUY is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 3,947cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 P183 DUY, 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 P183 DUY registered?

P183 DUY is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 19 June 1997.

Is P183 DUY safe to buy?

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