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P643 OKO

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Red Lpg 3950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

103,621 mi
Last recorded103,621 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2020
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP643 OKO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2020 103,621 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 103,421 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at manifold (7.1.2)

Fail 28 May 2015 103,414 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 103,304 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 103,080 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 102,181 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 100,736 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 99,727 miles

fuel tank filler neck rubber pipe slightly perished but not leaking

Pass 24 Mar 2009 96,663 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 93,457 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2007 90,611 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 11 Oct 2006 82,646 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 82,646 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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P643 OKO is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 3,950cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 P643 OKO, 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 P643 OKO registered?

P643 OKO is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 7 March 1997.

Is P643 OKO safe to buy?

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