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P76 ORH

1997 Land Rover Discovery

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,431 mi
Last recorded118,431 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2009
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP76 ORH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2009 118,431 miles

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

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

general corrosion to underside

Fail 13 Nov 2009 118,342 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

general corrosion to underside

Pass 5 Nov 2008 97,241 miles

number plates deteriorating/excessive oil leaks/large amounts of play in front wheel bearings /play in rear wheel bearing/brake pipes & exhaust corrosion + tail pipe corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2007 89,201 miles

STRONG ADVCIE = both rear shocker top bushes worn

STRONG ADVICE = play in nsf rear rack-rod -end

auxilary drive belts tension squeeking/oil leaks/play in both front wheel bearings/front tyres unevenly worn and cracking/play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 7 Nov 2006 83,251 miles

NOTE..corroded front to rear brake pipe has been cleaned up and coated in copper slip grease by owner of the vehicle...unable to see the level of corrosion..

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

brake pipe on rear axle is corroded

o/s front brake pipe is corroded ..(at hose)

some play in both front wheel bearings

Fail 7 Nov 2006 83,251 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

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

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

brake pipe on rear axle is corroded

o/s front brake pipe is corroded ..(at hose)

some play in both front wheel bearings

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 ORH is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 124,978 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 ORH, 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 ORH registered?

P76 ORH is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 24 January 1997.

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The MOT history for P76 ORH shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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