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P236 GHC

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

88,396 mi
Last recorded88,396 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2017
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP236 GHC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2017 88,396 miles

oil leak

steering damper bush

Pass 29 Oct 2016 84,752 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 80,001 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 72,513 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 67,110 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2012 604,511 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 6 Jun 2012 60,495 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 54,949 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 49,510 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 42,555 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 5 Jun 2009 42,555 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 May 2008 35,791 miles

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

Pass 30 Apr 2007 28,094 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 21,227 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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P236 GHC 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 85.7%.

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 P236 GHC, 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 P236 GHC registered?

P236 GHC is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P236 GHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P236 GHC shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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