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P686 ACG

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2019
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

132,194 mi
Last recorded132,194 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2018
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP686 ACG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2018 132,194 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 127,338 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 124,447 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Nov 2015 121,502 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 117,159 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Dec 2013 112,170 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 8,766 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Dec 2011 6,763 miles

stone chip on n/s/screen

Pass 2 Dec 2010 104,266 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s head lamp aim poor

Pass 8 Dec 2009 100,257 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 97,252 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 94,215 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 87,751 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2006 87,745 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

offside rear anti roll bar link worn.

Pass 7 Dec 2005 81,661 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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P686 ACG is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 P686 ACG, 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 P686 ACG registered?

P686 ACG is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P686 ACG safe to buy?

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