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P606 OSX

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2015
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

151,550 mi
Last recorded151,550 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2014
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP606 OSX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2014 151,550 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 9 Nov 2014 151,550 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 8 Nov 2013 142,310 miles

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Spare wheel missing

Pass 17 Aug 2009 140,591 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 34,923 miles
Pass 7 May 2007 126,109 miles

Droplink bottom ball joint slight wear also slight weep from steering box.

Pass 13 Mar 2006 114,992 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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P606 OSX is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1997 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 124,978 miles. This 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 P606 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 P606 OSX registered?

P606 OSX is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 5 March 1997.

Is P606 OSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P606 OSX shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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