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P196 UNH

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

180 mi
Last recorded180 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2012
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP196 UNH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 21 Mar 2012 180 miles

Inner Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 180,011 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 176,417 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 176,408 miles

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

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

Steering damper damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Battery insecure

Oil leak

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

Rear bumper insecure

both rear wheel arches have corrosion in front of rear spring mountings"body"

front of vehicle has minor accident damage

interior rear view has damage but still provides view to the rear

rear brake discs are lipped and corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2009 164,701 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 15,050 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Feb 2007 142,229 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 130,818 miles

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

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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P196 UNH is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P196 UNH, 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 P196 UNH registered?

P196 UNH is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 7 April 1997.

Is P196 UNH safe to buy?

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