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P579 CUD

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2011
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

177,237 mi
Last recorded177,237 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2010
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP579 CUD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2010 177,237 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 161,302 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 161,302 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both rear body mountings

nail in n/s/r tyre

powersteering pipes

Pass 17 May 2006 145,329 miles

windscreen

Fail 17 May 2006 145,329 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

windscreen

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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P579 CUD is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P579 CUD, 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 P579 CUD registered?

P579 CUD is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 21 May 1997.

Is P579 CUD safe to buy?

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