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P242 NBK

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

131,576 mi
Last recorded131,576 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2016
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP242 NBK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2016 131,576 miles

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 128,586 miles

rear brake pipe slightly corroaded near rear floor pan

Pass 12 Aug 2014 125,311 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2014 125,204 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

offside headlight fixings deteriated

Pass 14 Aug 2013 121,228 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 116,408 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 109,593 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 103,661 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 96,466 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 89,455 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 89,455 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 14 Aug 2007 84,835 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 79,075 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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P242 NBK 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 84.6%.

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 P242 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 P242 NBK registered?

P242 NBK is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 March 1997.

Is P242 NBK safe to buy?

The MOT history for P242 NBK shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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