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P477 FTA

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2018
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

74,163 mi
Last recorded74,163 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2017
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP477 FTA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 27 Jun 2017 74,163 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 68,677 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 65,898 miles

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 61,278 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 58,527 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 56,563 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 54,618 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 47,796 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 43,091 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 39,137 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2007 26,458 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 13,493 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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P477 FTA is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P477 FTA, 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 P477 FTA registered?

P477 FTA is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P477 FTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P477 FTA shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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