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P771 AWU

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

124,401 mi
Last recorded124,401 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2013
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP771 AWU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2013 124,401 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 122,419 miles

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

Front bumper insecure

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 9 Jan 2012 122,384 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Front bumper insecure

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Jan 2011 118,311 miles

n/s front tyre side wall damage

Fail 29 Dec 2010 118,278 miles

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

both rear discs worn

n/s front tyre side wall damage

Pass 18 Dec 2009 114,133 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2009 114,131 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 8 Dec 2008 109,559 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 104,227 miles

very slight movement in both front hubs.

Pass 12 Dec 2006 98,690 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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P771 AWU is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P771 AWU, 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 P771 AWU registered?

P771 AWU is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P771 AWU safe to buy?

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