MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
170,610 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
rear brake discs slightly corroded
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
rear brake discs slightly corroded
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
Based on 4,388,972 MOT tests across 325,470 vehicles.
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P495 VGP is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 P495 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.
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What year was P495 VGP registered?
P495 VGP is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 22 May 1997.
Is P495 VGP safe to buy?
The MOT history for P495 VGP shows 6 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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