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P47 XFV

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

148,760 mi
Last recorded148,760 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2012
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP47 XFV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2012 148,760 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 148,072 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 148,069 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 144,831 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 31 Aug 2010 144,831 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 19 Apr 2010 144,268 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Inner Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Feb 2009 131,150 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 112,972 miles

Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

CENTRE REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

CORROSION IN OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE CHASSIS RAILS

CORROSION IN UNDER BODY WITH IN 30CM OF SEAT BELT MOUNTS (NOT EXCESSIVE)

GENERAL CORROSION IN UNDER BODY AND FLOOR PAN- OUTER UNDER SILL SEAMS OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE

IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE REGISTERED OWNER OF THE VEHICLE TO DECLARE THE ADVISES GIVEN,TO ANY FUTURE BUYER/ THESE ADVISES ARE RECORDED AS DATA BY THE DVLA, AND CAN BE CHECKED ON THE VOSA WEBSITE

OFFSIDE FRONT UNDER INNER WING / TOP INNER WING METAL BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

Fail 25 Jan 2008 112,967 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

CENTRE REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

CORROSION IN OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE CHASSIS RAILS

CORROSION IN UNDER BODY WITH IN 30CM OF SEAT BELT MOUNTS (NOT EXCESSIVE)

GENERAL CORROSION IN UNDER BODY AND FLOOR PAN- OUTER UNDER SILL SEAMS OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE

IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE REGISTERED OWNER OF THE VEHICLE TO DECLARE THE ADVISES GIVEN,TO ANY FUTURE BUYER/ THESE ADVISES ARE RECORDED AS DATA BY THE DVLA, AND CAN BE CHECKED ON THE VOSA WEBSITE

OFFSIDE FRONT UNDER INNER WING / TOP INNER WING METAL BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

Pass 15 Mar 2007 106,623 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 99,723 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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P47 XFV is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 P47 XFV, 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 P47 XFV registered?

P47 XFV is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 5 March 1997.

Is P47 XFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P47 XFV shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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