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P587 OPP

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

204,575 mi
Last recorded204,575 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2014
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP587 OPP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2014 204,575 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 198,116 miles

Front bumper insecure

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2012 189,395 miles

O/S & N/S rear anti roll bar link arms slight play in ball joints

Pass 21 Feb 2011 178,470 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2011 178,470 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Feb 2010 168,576 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2009 157,217 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2008 145,467 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Feb 2007 133,206 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2006 119,698 miles

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

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

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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P587 OPP is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 P587 OPP, 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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P587 OPP is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 February 1997.

Is P587 OPP safe to buy?

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