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P43 OKN

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

95,727 mi
Last recorded95,727 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2015
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP43 OKN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2015 95,727 miles

body damaged

both front tyres just legal

floor and sills very rusty and weak

oil leaks

Pass 31 Mar 2014 93,168 miles

both front tyres getting low

brake pipes rusty

damage to nearside rear bodywork

oil leaks

rear floor rusty

sills rusty

slight freeplay in offside track rod end

Fail 31 Mar 2014 93,168 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

both front tyres getting low

brake pipes rusty

damage to nearside rear bodywork

oil leaks

rear floor rusty

sills rusty

slight freeplay in offside track rod end

Pass 27 Mar 2013 90,577 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 88,004 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

floor sills chassis all very rusty and weak

Pass 28 Mar 2011 84,412 miles

floors and sills all very rusty and weak

Pass 2 Mar 2010 80,788 miles

both rear tyres on legal limits

floors sills and chassis all rusty and weak

Pass 8 Oct 2008 75,016 miles

all tyres very low on tread

bad oil leaks

exhaust rusty and weak

Pass 20 Mar 2008 72,774 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 68,358 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 64,410 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 OKN is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 OKN, 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 OKN registered?

P43 OKN is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 September 1997.

Is P43 OKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for P43 OKN shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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