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P591 OPP

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

136,593 mi
Last recorded136,593 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2016
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP591 OPP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2016 136,593 miles

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion fr + rr (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s + o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 Apr 2016 136,593 miles

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion fr + rr (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s + o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 May 2015 134,961 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 May 2015 134,961 miles

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 123,044 miles

Slight play in both front wheel bearings

Fail 19 Apr 2013 112,795 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 112,795 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 28 Apr 2012 111,762 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 110,798 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 110,063 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 1 May 2010 110,063 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 May 2009 108,895 miles

exhaust system corroded

Fail 6 May 2009 108,895 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2008 107,308 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 103,443 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 100,150 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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P591 OPP is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 P591 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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What year was P591 OPP registered?

P591 OPP is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 3 January 1997.

Is P591 OPP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P591 OPP shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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