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P462 OKN

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2013
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

163,101 mi
Last recorded163,101 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2012
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP462 OKN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2012 163,101 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 156,010 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 156,010 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

1 , vehicle body getting corroded and hole on sills and other areas around body mounts

Pass 21 Jan 2010 147,093 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 19 Jan 2010 147,091 miles

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

Nearside Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 138,320 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 127,601 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2008 127,528 miles

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

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

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

Wipers deteriorated Hand brake lever has a lot of free travel before brake applies.

Pass 11 Jan 2007 119,805 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2007 119,805 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Jun 2006 116,697 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 116,414 miles
Pass 5 May 2005 108,335 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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P462 OKN is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 P462 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 P462 OKN registered?

P462 OKN is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P462 OKN safe to buy?

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