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P272 OEW

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

193,683 mi
Last recorded193,683 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2020
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP272 OEW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2020 193,683 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2018 192,376 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 88,201 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 177,839 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015
Pass 14 Dec 2013 165,210 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2012 160,332 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 147,741 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 141,000 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 136,510 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 134,982 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 134,982 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 129,972 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 129,944 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

unable to see inner pads †front number plate cracked †front discs worn †n/s/r lower indicator cracked

Pass 13 Apr 2006 117,671 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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P272 OEW is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 P272 OEW, 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 P272 OEW registered?

P272 OEW is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 6 May 1997.

Is P272 OEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P272 OEW shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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