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P40 BDF

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

154,154 mi
Last recorded154,154 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2010
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP40 BDF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2010 154,154 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 144,257 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2008 134,378 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 134,378 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 May 2007 126,306 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 126,297 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2006 117,567 miles

exhaust rear section

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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P40 BDF is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P40 BDF, 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 P40 BDF registered?

P40 BDF is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 7 May 1997.

Is P40 BDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P40 BDF shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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