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P49 XFV

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

160,642 mi
Last recorded160,642 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2010
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP49 XFV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2010 160,642 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 17 Jul 2010 160,561 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 152,185 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2008 144,638 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 144,638 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 30 Jun 2007 132,301 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 121,866 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 121,866 miles

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

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 XFV is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XFV, 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 XFV registered?

P49 XFV is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 March 1997.

Is P49 XFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P49 XFV shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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