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P286 UVT

1997 Land Rover Discovery

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

184,156 mi
Last recorded184,156 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2013
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP286 UVT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2013 184,156 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 184,155 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 184,078 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 182,600 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 182,044 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 180,343 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 178,821 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 178,154 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside 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.

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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P286 UVT is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 P286 UVT, 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 P286 UVT registered?

P286 UVT is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 May 1997.

Is P286 UVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P286 UVT shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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