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P483 HMK

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Lpg 3947cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

174,864 mi
Last recorded174,864 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2011
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP483 HMK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,947cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 12 Dec 2011 174,864 miles

Centre Front Lower Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2011 174,864 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2010 169,819 miles

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

not all seats fitted

Pass 20 Oct 2009 161,356 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 155,130 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 155,130 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 139,181 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 121,199 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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P483 HMK is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 3,947cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 P483 HMK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P483 HMK registered?

P483 HMK is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 26 February 1997.

Is P483 HMK safe to buy?

The MOT history for P483 HMK shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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