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P287 LWK

1997 Land Rover Discovery

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

169,781 mi
Last recorded169,781 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2012
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP287 LWK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2012 169,781 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 161,074 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 161,051 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 154,805 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 148,518 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 139,801 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 131,670 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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P287 LWK is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P287 LWK, 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 P287 LWK registered?

P287 LWK is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 13 March 1997.

Is P287 LWK safe to buy?

The MOT history for P287 LWK shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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