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P326 ERD

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

110,796 mi
Last recorded110,796 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2012
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP326 ERD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2012 110,796 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both outer sills corroding

covers fitted to outer sills

slight oil leak from steering box

Pass 11 Jul 2011 104,016 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

both outer sills corroding

r/n/s seat belt clip cover missing

Pass 7 Jul 2010 96,973 miles

both outer sills corroding

covers fitted to outer sills

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

r/n/s seat belt clip cover missing

Pass 30 Jul 2009 89,989 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 89,989 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 85,350 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 85,350 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 23 Jul 2007 81,534 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 81,534 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2006 76,102 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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P326 ERD is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P326 ERD, 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 P326 ERD registered?

P326 ERD is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 January 1997.

Is P326 ERD safe to buy?

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