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P701 RUR

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

165,885 mi
Last recorded165,885 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2016
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP701 RUR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2016 165,885 miles

general underbody corrosion

Pass 20 Jun 2015 163,625 miles

general under body corrosion

Pass 29 May 2014 160,624 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 146,428 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/r tyre wearing on edges slightly

Pass 22 Aug 2012 144,006 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 144,004 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 138,567 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside front inner wheel arch corroded

offside front inner wheel arch corroded

Fail 11 Aug 2011 138,566 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

nearside front inner wheel arch corroded

offside front inner wheel arch corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2010 135,668 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 125,852 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 119,956 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 113,987 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 106,081 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 106,081 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

cover missing on hazard warning switch. †

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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P701 RUR is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 P701 RUR, 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 P701 RUR registered?

P701 RUR is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 17 January 1997.

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