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P43 FTA

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

62,854 mi
Last recorded62,854 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2011
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP43 FTA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2011 62,854 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 62,825 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2010 55,604 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Nov 2008 41,186 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 41,177 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 37,207 miles

o/s/f brake discs scored

o/s/f wheel bearing slight play

Pass 3 Apr 2007 28,849 miles

both front discs scored

wear in both drag link ball joints

Pass 4 Feb 2006 18,317 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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P43 FTA is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P43 FTA, 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 FTA registered?

P43 FTA is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P43 FTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P43 FTA shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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