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P189 PKE

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2014
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

121,573 mi
Last recorded121,573 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2013
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP189 PKE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2013 121,573 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 114,639 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 106,918 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 99,985 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 88,791 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 78,177 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 71,781 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 54,073 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2005 36,760 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2005 36,455 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt adjustment fitting fractured (5.2.3)

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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P189 PKE is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 P189 PKE, 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 P189 PKE registered?

P189 PKE is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P189 PKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P189 PKE shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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