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P249 NAV

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Red Lpg 3947cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2015
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP249 NAV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,947cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 6 Oct 2014

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

n/s/f indicator lens loose

Pass 3 Oct 2013 128,265 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

rear body mounts corroding

Pass 6 Mar 2013 118,330 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 114,108 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 108,120 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 97,792 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 89,445 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 79,504 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 69,403 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 63,904 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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P249 NAV is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 3,947cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P249 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 P249 NAV registered?

P249 NAV is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 22 March 1997.

Is P249 NAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P249 NAV shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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