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P678 MOH

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Petrol 3947cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

99,089 mi
Last recorded99,089 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2010
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP678 MOH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,947cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2010 99,089 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 94,940 miles

front bumper ends missing

play in propshaft

Pass 30 May 2007 88,391 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 82,498 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 82,490 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

drive shaft loose

rear seat belt clasp incomplete

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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P678 MOH is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 3,947cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P678 MOH, 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 P678 MOH registered?

P678 MOH is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 18 April 1997.

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