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P463 WNJ

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

150,596 mi
Last recorded150,596 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2013
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP463 WNJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2013 150,596 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 3 Mar 2012 142,178 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 142,173 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2011 136,139 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 127,116 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 123,714 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 123,714 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 119,726 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 119,726 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end socket spring weak (2.2.B.1e)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Drag link end socket spring weak (2.2.B.1e)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 19 Feb 2007 115,279 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 107,365 miles

Exhaust center silencer rear pipe corroded and leaking slightly at mounting bracket.

N/s/r brake calliper outer brake pad heavily worn.

N/s/r shock absorber top mounting bushes considerably worn

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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P463 WNJ is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 P463 WNJ, 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 P463 WNJ registered?

P463 WNJ is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 13 January 1997.

Is P463 WNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P463 WNJ shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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