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P209 PAH

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Petrol 3947cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2016
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

180,054 mi
Last recorded180,054 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2015
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP209 PAH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,947cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 2 Jun 2015 180,054 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 5 May 2014 178,528 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 174,343 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 170,098 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

parking brake lever has side to side movement

Pass 28 Apr 2011 164,243 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

parking brake locking up on the final click

Pass 21 Apr 2010 155,926 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 148,997 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 141,497 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside rear inner wheel arch has slight corrosion within 30cm of seatbelt mount, but not excessive at time of test

slight corrosion within 30cm of rear body mounts,but not excessive at time of test

Pass 24 Jan 2007 135,431 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 128,835 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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P209 PAH is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 3,947cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P209 PAH, 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 P209 PAH registered?

P209 PAH is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 20 January 1997.

Is P209 PAH safe to buy?

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