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P303 DFT

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,361 mi
Last recorded104,361 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2010
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP303 DFT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2010 104,361 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 104,327 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 98,153 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 88,955 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 88,955 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 82,104 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 75,319 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 17 Jul 2006 75,319 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Jul 2005 67,820 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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P303 DFT is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 124,978 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 P303 DFT, 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 P303 DFT registered?

P303 DFT is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 6 June 1997.

Is P303 DFT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P303 DFT shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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