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P296 DNT

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

103,798 mi
Last recorded103,798 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2012
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP296 DNT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 22 Feb 2012 103,798 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 101,178 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 95,945 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 87,260 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 82,665 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 75,418 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2006 72,924 miles

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

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

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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P296 DNT is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 P296 DNT, 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 P296 DNT registered?

P296 DNT is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 15 January 1997.

Is P296 DNT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P296 DNT shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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