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P209 RCL

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

177,290 mi
Last recorded177,290 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2013
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP209 RCL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2013 177,290 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2012 174,227 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 171,686 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 164,991 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2010 164,991 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2009 155,491 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Dec 2008 146,199 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2007 138,401 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both door stepping plates starting to rust.

Pass 23 Dec 2006 129,679 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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P209 RCL is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 RCL, 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 RCL registered?

P209 RCL is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 June 1997.

Is P209 RCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P209 RCL shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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