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P273 DJO

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

184,309 mi
Last recorded184,309 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2010
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP273 DJO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2010 184,309 miles

o/s chassis corroded at body mounting

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2009 167,136 miles

n/s sill corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2008 150,539 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 150,539 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 142,281 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 123,646 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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P273 DJO is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P273 DJO, 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 P273 DJO registered?

P273 DJO is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 February 1997.

Is P273 DJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P273 DJO shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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