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P238 NBK

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2014
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

24,621 mi
Last recorded24,621 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2013
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP238 NBK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Fail 22 Apr 2013 24,621 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 24,621 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 233,848 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 210,983 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 193,942 miles

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

rear diff oil seal leaking

Pass 2 Oct 2007 185,558 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 179,873 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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P238 NBK is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 P238 NBK, 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 P238 NBK registered?

P238 NBK is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 3 June 1997.

Is P238 NBK safe to buy?

The MOT history for P238 NBK shows 7 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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