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P646 HRM

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

129,922 mi
Last recorded129,922 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2009
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP646 HRM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2009 129,922 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2009 129,922 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 126,354 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 126,354 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 6 Feb 2007 122,902 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Lower Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Feb 2007 122,902 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 119,282 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 119,282 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Lower All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Lower All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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P646 HRM is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P646 HRM, 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 P646 HRM registered?

P646 HRM is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 24 February 1997.

Is P646 HRM safe to buy?

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