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P29 CRN

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

237,069 mi
Last recorded237,069 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2019
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP29 CRN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2019 237,069 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f bottom shocker bushes perished

n/s/f and o/s/f radius arm bushes perishing

n/s/f track rod end boot split but preventing the ingress of dirt

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 7 Jun 2018 230,926 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 230,926 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 223,960 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 218,216 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 206,611 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 206,576 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 May 2014 192,241 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 179,439 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 173,883 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 169,543 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 163,750 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 163,747 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 29 May 2009 155,836 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 154,492 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 144,722 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 137,719 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 15 May 2006 137,719 miles

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

non obligatory mirror damaged

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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P29 CRN is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P29 CRN, 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 P29 CRN registered?

P29 CRN is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P29 CRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for P29 CRN shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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