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P620 OAC

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Gold Petrol 3950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

17,737 mi
Last recorded17,737 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2024
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP620 OAC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2024 17,737 miles

Various oil leaks

Pass 16 Jun 2023 16,614 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 16,392 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (front body mounting as marked) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 16,379 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security [front body mount as marked] (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 16,368 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security front body mount as marked (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 16,359 miles

Nearside Front Outer Body has slight corrosion body mounting bracket as marked (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 16,326 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 16,242 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 8 Apr 2016 16,242 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 16,070 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 16,062 miles

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 15,700 miles

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 15,607 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2013 15,589 miles

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

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

rear suspension a frame joint cover detereoriated

Pass 17 Apr 2012 14,965 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Apr 2011 14,729 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 May 2010 14,074 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 13,230 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 12,141 miles

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

complete underside of vehicle and front and rear suspension components corroded

power steering or transmission system has seapage to hoses/pipes,recommend further investigation

Pass 30 Apr 2007 11,445 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 10,554 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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P620 OAC is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Gold with a 3,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 P620 OAC, 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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P620 OAC is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 22 May 1997.

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