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P456 HAU

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

34,423 mi
Last recorded34,423 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2017
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP456 HAU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2017 34,423 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 32,636 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 31,428 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 31,393 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 31,393 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 31,281 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 31,158 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 30,977 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 30,880 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 30,754 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 30,526 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 30,209 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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P456 HAU is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 1997 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 124,978 miles. This 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 P456 HAU, 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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How do I check the history of P456 HAU?

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What year was P456 HAU registered?

P456 HAU is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 24 May 1997.

Is P456 HAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P456 HAU shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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