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P491 VGP

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

158,325 mi
Last recorded158,325 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2013
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP491 VGP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2013 158,325 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 197,611 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Lower Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear diff oil leak

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside front hub seal leaking

Oil leak

Pass 1 Oct 2012 195,859 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Slight oil leak on rear diff

Fail 30 Sep 2011 192,510 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 192,510 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 184,333 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 175,239 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 156,296 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 156,170 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 141,062 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 128,380 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1e)

Fail 30 Mar 2006 128,380 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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P491 VGP is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 P491 VGP, 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 P491 VGP registered?

P491 VGP is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 25 April 1997.

Is P491 VGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P491 VGP shows 12 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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