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P617 XBV

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2015
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

158,845 mi
Last recorded158,845 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2014
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP617 XBV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2014 158,845 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside rear boot floor slightly corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2013 150,364 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 141,494 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 136,102 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 126,482 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2010 126,482 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2009 113,950 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 101,220 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Dec 2007 88,274 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 77,106 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 72,989 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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P617 XBV is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 P617 XBV, 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 P617 XBV registered?

P617 XBV is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 21 February 1997.

Is P617 XBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P617 XBV shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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