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P46 UWY

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

173,194 mi
Last recorded173,194 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2008
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP46 UWY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2008 173,194 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 173,194 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 160,237 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 160,235 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 146,555 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2006 146,522 miles

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

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

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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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P46 UWY is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P46 UWY, 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 P46 UWY registered?

P46 UWY is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P46 UWY safe to buy?

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