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P295 RNM

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Petrol 3947cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

101,787 mi
Last recorded101,787 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2009
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP295 RNM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,947cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2009 101,787 miles

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Oct 2009 101,787 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

No3 plug lead arcing on dipstick tube

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 97,729 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 91,884 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s rear tyre slightly out of shape

Fail 4 Jun 2007 91,578 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake pipes at front greased

fuel pipes cracking at rear

nearside head lamp holed and damp ok at test

rear body mounts started to corrode

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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P295 RNM is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 3,947cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P295 RNM, 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 P295 RNM registered?

P295 RNM is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 25 February 1997.

Is P295 RNM safe to buy?

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