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P693 ETF

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2008
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

83,477 mi
Last recorded83,477 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2007
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP693 ETF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 10 Dec 2007 83,477 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2007 83,477 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 80,138 miles

Slight oil misting on inner face of o/s/r brake disc

Fail 23 Feb 2007 80,138 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Slight oil misting on n/s/r inner brake discs face

Pass 5 Jul 2006 73,740 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 71,727 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 71,727 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

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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P693 ETF is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P693 ETF, 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 P693 ETF registered?

P693 ETF is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 26 March 1997.

Is P693 ETF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P693 ETF shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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