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P469 TTU

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,075 mi
Last recorded85,075 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2020
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP469 TTU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2020 85,075 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

oil leak

Pass 5 Dec 2019 75,923 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 69,055 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage in the region of power steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 69,219 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine emits blue smoke on idle

Fail 16 Jan 2018 69,017 miles

Fuel system component leaking on engine (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine emits blue smoke on idle

Pass 10 Jun 2016 68,999 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both rear lower bush (2.7.4)

Fail 9 Jun 2016 68,998 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both rear lower bush (2.7.4)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 66,416 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 66,412 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 3 Jan 2014 59,462 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 50,927 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 50,370 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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P469 TTU is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 3,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 P469 TTU, 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 P469 TTU registered?

P469 TTU is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 March 1997.

Is P469 TTU safe to buy?

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