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P485 HMK

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Red Petrol 3947cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,728 mi
Last recorded92,728 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2006
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP485 HMK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,947cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2006 92,728 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 90,716 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 26 Jun 2006 90,397 miles

Nearside Outer Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Outer Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

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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P485 HMK is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 3,947cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 124,978 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 P485 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.

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What year was P485 HMK registered?

P485 HMK is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 April 1997.

Is P485 HMK safe to buy?

The MOT history for P485 HMK shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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