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P234 NAV

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2020
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

191,300 mi
Last recorded191,300 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2019
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP234 NAV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2019 191,300 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 188,789 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

chassic showing signs of corrosion,

Pass 2 Jul 2014 182,813 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

nearside rear body mounting excessively corroded, not with in 30cm of a perscribed area

Pass 4 Jul 2013 173,924 miles

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jun 2012 163,252 miles

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

both sills slightly corroded

slight oil leak from power steering pipe

Pass 15 Jul 2011 153,737 miles

corrotion to both inner sills

Pass 23 Jul 2010 142,719 miles

slight corrotion to n/s rear body mounting

Pass 13 Jul 2009 131,591 miles

o/s/f inner wing corroded but not excesive

Pass 31 Jul 2008 122,456 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 122,387 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

nearside rear bump sto missing

Pass 30 Jul 2007 113,205 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2006 104,073 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2005 93,039 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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P234 NAV is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 P234 NAV, 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 P234 NAV registered?

P234 NAV is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 3 April 1997.

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The MOT history for P234 NAV shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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