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P605 OSX

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

170,919 mi
Last recorded170,919 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2008
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP605 OSX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2008 170,919 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 170,919 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

dampness at steering box

front number plate deteriorated

offside front suspension bump stop missing

rear suspension tie bar bushes deteriorated

slight corrosion at nearside rear body mounting

slight play at steering shock absorber bush

Pass 29 Jun 2007 163,565 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 163,474 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

front number plate deteriorated

rear axle tie bar bushes deteriorated

wear at steering damper bushes

Pass 5 Jul 2006 147,950 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 147,503 miles

Offside Front Lower Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Upper Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Upper Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Jun 2005 128,705 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2005 128,705 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

crankshaft oil seal leaking rear ?

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 OSX is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P605 OSX, 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 OSX registered?

P605 OSX is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 13 May 1997.

Is P605 OSX safe to buy?

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