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P634 VAM

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

115,758 mi
Last recorded115,758 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2017
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP634 VAM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2017 115,758 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 115,489 miles

Some play both front hubs

Suspension & steering components have been heavily modified

Pass 13 Jan 2012 113,994 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside rear passenger boot seat not fitted at time of retest

offside door mirror casing cracked

Fail 13 Jan 2012 113,994 miles

Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension damaged (2.4.G.4a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside door mirror casing cracked

offside front hub seal slightly weeping

Pass 18 Oct 2010 112,051 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2009 109,203 miles

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

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

Oil leak

no rear seats fitted at time of test

Pass 27 Sep 2008 105,113 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Sep 2007 97,540 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 92,604 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2005 86,198 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2005 86,188 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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P634 VAM is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 P634 VAM, 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 P634 VAM registered?

P634 VAM is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 June 1997.

Is P634 VAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P634 VAM shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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