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P691 OAC

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Petrol 3947cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

10,805 mi
Last recorded10,805 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2009
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP691 OAC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,947cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2009 10,805 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 99,220 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2008 99,161 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2006 88,328 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 88,328 miles

Centre Front Drag link end seriously misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

Centre Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Fail 11 Jul 2006 88,197 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Panhard rod severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Front Steering damper deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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 OAC is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 3,947cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OAC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P691 OAC registered?

P691 OAC is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 May 1997.

Is P691 OAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P691 OAC shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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