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P34 FEP

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Turquoise Petrol 3940cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2014
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

147,284 mi
Last recorded147,284 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2013
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP34 FEP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,940cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2013 147,284 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 5 Dec 2013 147,284 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2012 139,952 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 139,945 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Oct 2011 123,891 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2009 12,080 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Dec 2009 12,080 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 85,589 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2008 85,589 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2008 70,889 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2008 70,882 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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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P34 FEP is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Turquoise with a 3,940cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P34 FEP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P34 FEP registered?

P34 FEP is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P34 FEP safe to buy?

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