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P26 WOS

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

146,229 mi
Last recorded146,229 miles
Recorded on22 May 2014
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP26 WOS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2014 146,229 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 143,971 miles

general corrosion to rear boot floor area.

Pass 21 Oct 2011 140,843 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 137,677 miles

n/s/r brake down on performance

Pass 22 Oct 2009 131,262 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Oct 2008 126,417 miles

condition of nearside rear inner wheelarch

Fail 30 Sep 2008 126,406 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

condition of nearside rear inner wheelarch

nearside rear anti roll link arm top joint nut (split pin missing)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 119,869 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2007 119,861 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 108,104 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Oct 2005 98,730 miles

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

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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P26 WOS is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 P26 WOS, 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 P26 WOS registered?

P26 WOS is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 March 1997.

Is P26 WOS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P26 WOS shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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