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P215 PUR

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

162,625 mi
Last recorded162,625 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2017
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP215 PUR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2017 162,625 miles

brake pipes greased

front exhaust flex in poor condition but not blowing

front hub swivels weaping

ofsf body mount corrosion but not holed

Pass 6 Jan 2016 155,361 miles

Chassis starting to corrode.

Various brake pipes starting to corrode.

Pass 17 Dec 2014 151,537 miles

gen areas of corrosion including nrake pipes

Pass 5 Nov 2013 149,409 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 146,386 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 143,355 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 137,486 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 3 Feb 2009 126,074 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2009 126,074 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2008 115,774 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 28 Jan 2008 115,773 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Feb 2007 107,638 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2007 107,638 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Pass 25 Jan 2006 98,273 miles

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

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

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

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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P215 PUR is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 P215 PUR, 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 P215 PUR registered?

P215 PUR is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 2 January 1997.

Is P215 PUR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P215 PUR shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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