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P691 AWL

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Petrol 3947cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2015
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

144,209 mi
Last recorded144,209 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2014
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP691 AWL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,947cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2014 144,209 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 137,820 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 131,564 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 125,108 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 119,665 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)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 115,091 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 110,101 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 105,524 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 105,494 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 7 Sep 2006 99,036 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2005 92,470 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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P691 AWL is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 3,947cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 P691 AWL, 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 P691 AWL registered?

P691 AWL is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 21 January 1997.

Is P691 AWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P691 AWL shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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