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P49 RTM

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

142,145 mi
Last recorded142,145 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2011
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP49 RTM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2011 142,145 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 24 May 2010 133,568 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 132,688 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 May 2009 117,688 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 108,832 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2007 102,120 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 94,274 miles

brake pipes rusty

Fail 14 Mar 2006 94,051 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

brake pedal linkage noisey (dry)

brake pipes rusty

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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P49 RTM is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel 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 P49 RTM, 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 P49 RTM registered?

P49 RTM is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 6 February 1997.

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