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P719 LRD

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

147,108 mi
Last recorded147,108 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2016
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP719 LRD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2016 147,108 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 146,999 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 131,936 miles

propshaft rubber joint perishing

wear all disc

wiper blades perrishing

Pass 18 Apr 2013 124,434 miles

play n/s/f hub

wear n/s/r tie bar bush

wear rear sock bushes

Fail 12 May 2012 120,111 miles

Nearside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Offside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

under body surface rust

Pass 12 May 2012 120,111 miles

under body surface rust

Pass 18 May 2011 116,999 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 116,999 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 116,999 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

under body diesel covered

Pass 24 Mar 2009 116,999 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 115,627 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 105,508 miles

n/s mirror damaged †steering box damp

Pass 6 Mar 2006 97,702 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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P719 LRD is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 P719 LRD, 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 P719 LRD registered?

P719 LRD is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P719 LRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P719 LRD shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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