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P52 BHG

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Petrol 3900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

110,686 mi
Last recorded110,686 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2012
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP52 BHG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,900cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2012 110,686 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 102,308 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 102,308 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 5 Feb 2010 86,744 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

O/s/r lower sidelamp out

O/s/r upper flasher lamp bulb not working

Pass 5 Feb 2010 86,744 miles

O/s/r lower sidelamp out

O/s/r upper flasher lamp bulb not working

Pass 20 Feb 2009 73,178 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Fail 18 Feb 2009 73,099 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jan 2008 56,947 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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P52 BHG is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 3,900cc petrol 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 P52 BHG, 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 P52 BHG registered?

P52 BHG is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P52 BHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P52 BHG 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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