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P53 XNW

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

91,940 mi
Last recorded91,940 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2017
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP53 XNW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2017 91,940 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.2.6)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 86,642 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Sep 2015 81,371 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 4 Oct 2014 77,444 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 74,716 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 72,172 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 72,170 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jun 2010 69,521 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 64,886 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 62,743 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 59,279 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 59,279 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Mar 2006 53,255 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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P53 XNW is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 P53 XNW, 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 P53 XNW registered?

P53 XNW is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 10 April 1997.

Is P53 XNW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P53 XNW shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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