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P674 XGT

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

127,531 mi
Last recorded127,531 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2010
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP674 XGT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2010 127,531 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 127,509 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2009 123,742 miles

VEHICLE HAS MOJOR OIL LEAK UNDERNEATH OF VEHICLE COVERED IN OIL AND DRIPPING ADVISE ATTENSION

Pass 30 Oct 2008 121,195 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2008 121,193 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling softened by oil contamination (2.5.C.1e)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

ADVISE FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR BUSHES CONTINTED IN OIL DIP STICK TUBE SNAPPED IN HALF

Pass 11 Oct 2007 118,334 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 114,409 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2005 108,917 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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P674 XGT is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P674 XGT, 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 P674 XGT registered?

P674 XGT is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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