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P492 ACG

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

114,372 mi
Last recorded114,372 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2009
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP492 ACG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2009 114,372 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 108,471 miles

front steering spheres corroded.

o/s/r floor corroded(over shock absorber).

o/s/r seatbelt not checked correctly due to child seat being fitted.

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing.

Pass 26 Mar 2007 102,318 miles

dipstick broken.

front brake pads very low.

oil leaks from engine.

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing.

unable to check o/s/r seatbelt due to child seat being fitted.

Fail 23 Mar 2007 102,318 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

dipstick broken.

front brake pads very low.

oil leaks from engine.

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing.

unable to check o/s/r seatbelt correctly due to child seat being fitted.

Pass 27 Mar 2006 93,671 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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P492 ACG is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P492 ACG, 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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P492 ACG is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 January 1997.

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