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P56 ORH

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

196,731 mi
Last recorded196,731 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2010
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP56 ORH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2010 196,731 miles

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

steel wheel fitted off side rear

Fail 9 Jul 2010 196,731 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jun 2009 181,246 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 181,240 miles

Offside Rear 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 is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

PAS steering fluid low

Pass 12 Jun 2008 161,471 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 161,471 miles

Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 31 May 2007 154,490 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 141,090 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 141,090 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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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P56 ORH is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 P56 ORH, 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 P56 ORH registered?

P56 ORH is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 January 1997.

Is P56 ORH safe to buy?

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