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P43 CSS

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,896 mi
Last recorded142,896 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2009
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP43 CSS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2009 142,896 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2008 131,264 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 131,264 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 119,931 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 119,931 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Apr 2006 106,089 miles

Front Steering damper slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

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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P43 CSS is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 124,978 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 P43 CSS, 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 P43 CSS registered?

P43 CSS is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 14 January 1997.

Is P43 CSS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P43 CSS shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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