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P262 OKP

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

152,888 mi
Last recorded152,888 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2016
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP262 OKP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2016 152,888 miles

heavily undersealed

Pass 17 Dec 2015 152,447 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 148,812 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 144,836 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 139,640 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 133,255 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 126,340 miles

rear disc's rusted

Pass 15 Jan 2010 119,280 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 109,765 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

rear tyres perishing

Pass 4 Jan 2008 104,405 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2008 104,405 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 5 Jan 2007 93,160 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2007 93,158 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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

near side front bumper end missing

Pass 6 Jan 2006 83,851 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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P262 OKP is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue 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 P262 OKP, 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 P262 OKP registered?

P262 OKP is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 8 May 1997.

Is P262 OKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P262 OKP 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.

Does P262 OKP have outstanding finance?

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