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P671 PRT

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

181,597 mi
Last recorded181,597 miles
Recorded on11 May 2017
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP671 PRT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 May 2017 181,597 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2015 180,332 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2014 179,478 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2013 178,849 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2013 177,837 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2012 176,934 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

brake fluid level slightly low

Pass 19 Jan 2012 176,934 miles

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

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

brake fluid level slightly low

Pass 14 Jan 2011 175,760 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2010 172,218 miles

noise from engine

rear box corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2009 167,368 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Feb 2008 162,925 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 158,108 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 153,870 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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P671 PRT is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 P671 PRT, 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 P671 PRT registered?

P671 PRT is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 26 March 1997.

Is P671 PRT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P671 PRT shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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