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P407 XWY

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

203,920 mi
Last recorded203,920 miles
Recorded on13 May 2016
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP407 XWY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2016 203,920 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 201,714 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 Feb 2013 192,421 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 187,314 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 182,538 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 182,534 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Dec 2009 179,042 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2008 165,546 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 162,124 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 155,094 miles

Oil leak

Fail 14 Nov 2006 155,094 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

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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P407 XWY is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 P407 XWY, 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 P407 XWY registered?

P407 XWY is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 April 1997.

Is P407 XWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P407 XWY shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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