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P769 OAC

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

126,030 mi
Last recorded126,030 miles
Recorded on3 May 2013
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP769 OAC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 3 May 2013 126,030 miles

Centre Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Rear Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

both rear inner upper wheel arch has slight corrosion

Pass 3 May 2013 126,030 miles

Centre Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front bumper insecure

Oil leak

both rear inner upper wheel arch has slight corrosion

Pass 5 Apr 2012 123,724 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2011 115,792 miles

advise condition of both front tyres

advise condition of both rear number plate lights

advise corrosion on chassis

advise major oil leak

Pass 19 Jan 2010 108,992 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 108,986 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 101,963 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 101,932 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2008 95,028 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2008 95,023 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2007 87,113 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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P769 OAC is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 P769 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.

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What year was P769 OAC registered?

P769 OAC is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 9 June 1997.

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