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P343 UAH

1997 Land Rover Discovery

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2022
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

147,293 mi
Last recorded147,293 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2021
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP343 UAH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2021 147,293 miles

oil leak on handbrake drum

oil leak on rear diff

Pass 11 Dec 2020 144,806 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from calliper to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.54mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi to calliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from calliper to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi to calliper (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2019 139,784 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front drive shaft seal slight leak

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front drive shaft seal

Rear differential seal slight leak

Pass 14 Jun 2018 133,966 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2010 126,416 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 117,079 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 109,492 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 93,827 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2006 93,827 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Aug 2005 80,759 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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P343 UAH is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 P343 UAH, 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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P343 UAH is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 April 1997.

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