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P291 LEV

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

149,124 mi
Last recorded149,124 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2009
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP291 LEV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 15 Jul 2009 149,124 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 149,124 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 139,534 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Jul 2007 134,996 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2007 134,996 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 128,326 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2005 119,387 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2005 119,387 miles

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

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

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

Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively 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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P291 LEV is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P291 LEV, 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 P291 LEV registered?

P291 LEV is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 24 April 1997.

Is P291 LEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P291 LEV shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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