MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
236,139 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
Based on 4,388,972 MOT tests across 325,470 vehicles.
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P273 OVT is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 P273 OVT, 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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P273 OVT is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 1997.
Is P273 OVT safe to buy?
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