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P393 AGR

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

215,950 mi
Last recorded215,950 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2017
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP393 AGR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2017 215,950 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 208,658 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 199,578 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded BOTH FRONT / REARS (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Oct 2014 192,409 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

advise all tyres showing signs of cracking(perishing) of structures between treads

advise no plate lights dim

Pass 9 Nov 2013 186,641 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 181,193 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres cracking in tread pattern

Pass 9 Nov 2011 174,635 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2011 174,635 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2010 168,069 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 161,693 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2008 158,038 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 143,439 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 120,660 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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P393 AGR is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 P393 AGR, 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 P393 AGR registered?

P393 AGR is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P393 AGR safe to buy?

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