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P596 VFU

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,872 mi
Last recorded116,872 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2009
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP596 VFU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2009 116,872 miles

coolant leak

discs rusty

o/s & n/s rear sills welded and sealed over

welded area on n/s/rear piller and sealed over

Pass 24 Jul 2008 115,217 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 110,287 miles

Offside Inner Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

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

Fail 14 Feb 2007 110,287 miles

Front Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Inner Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

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

Fail 28 Feb 2006 101,080 miles

N/S/R SEAT BELT HASP STUCK IN SEAT

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Feb 2006 101,080 miles

N/S/R SEAT BELT HASP STUCK IN SEAT

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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P596 VFU is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 124,978 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 P596 VFU, 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 P596 VFU registered?

P596 VFU is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 22 January 1997.

Is P596 VFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P596 VFU shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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