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P267 FAU

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2010
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

149,023 mi
Last recorded149,023 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2009
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP267 FAU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 12 Oct 2009 149,023 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 147,328 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Feb 2007 129,506 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

slight play in both rear anti link bar ball joints

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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P267 FAU is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 P267 FAU, 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 P267 FAU registered?

P267 FAU is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 23 March 1997.

Is P267 FAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P267 FAU shows 3 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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