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P605 MWP

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

154,215 mi
Last recorded154,215 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2012
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP605 MWP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2012 154,215 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 141,776 miles

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

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 31 Dec 2009 129,453 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Pass 31 Dec 2009 129,453 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2008 112,222 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 100,098 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2006 91,204 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2005 81,951 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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P605 MWP is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 P605 MWP, 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 P605 MWP registered?

P605 MWP is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 17 March 1997.

Is P605 MWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P605 MWP shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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