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P76 LTP

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2019
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

154,984 mi
Last recorded154,984 miles
Recorded on14 May 2018
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP76 LTP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 14 May 2018 154,984 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 146,981 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 18 May 2016 144,299 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 135,982 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 125,810 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 116,054 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

advise offside and nearside front radius arm bushes deteriorating

advise oil leaks

Pass 26 Oct 2011 106,182 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

nearside rear inner arch area corroding

Pass 1 Nov 2010 101,731 miles

Oil leak

both rear inner arch areas starting to corrode

slight dampness power steering pipes

Pass 29 Oct 2009 99,035 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

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

slight wiper mark on windscreen

Pass 29 Oct 2008 96,382 miles

Oil leak

offside headlight chipped

Pass 9 Nov 2007 92,681 miles

Oil leak

slight dampness power steering pipes

Pass 4 Oct 2006 83,450 miles

Oil leak

slight dampness around power steering pipe

Pass 31 Oct 2005 75,985 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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P76 LTP is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P76 LTP, 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 P76 LTP registered?

P76 LTP is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 18 April 1997.

Is P76 LTP safe to buy?

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