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P191 MKM

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2023
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

156,833 mi
Last recorded156,833 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2022
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP191 MKM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2022 156,833 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 156,689 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 155,362 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Feb 2018 155,355 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 154,573 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 150,019 miles

Both sides rear wheel inner wings corroded

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen crack outside swept areas

Pass 27 Nov 2014 144,293 miles

Both sides rear inner wheel arches corroded

Both sides rear shock absorber lower bushes slight wear

Crack in windscreen outside zone A and B

Pass 6 Nov 2013 141,442 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 134,955 miles

Both front to rear brake pipes corroded

Both sides rear brake pipes across the axle corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2011 128,175 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 124,609 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 121,356 miles

Both front to rear brake pipes corroded at the rear of the vehicle ..

Pass 23 Sep 2008 112,967 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 100,860 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 89,028 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2005 73,659 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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P191 MKM is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 P191 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 P191 MKM registered?

P191 MKM is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 11 April 1997.

Is P191 MKM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P191 MKM shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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