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P772 XPN

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2019
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

112,771 mi
Last recorded112,771 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2018
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP772 XPN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2018 112,771 miles

Body mounts holed

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Inner wings holed

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 110,890 miles

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

Front body mount holed

Vehicle structure inadequately repaired not seriously affecting its strength with 30cm of a towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Fail 4 Oct 2017 110,792 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Left and right (3.5.1g)

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

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

Front body mount holed

Vehicle structure inadequately repaired not seriously affecting its strength with 30cm of a towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 108,582 miles

Slight leak right front hub seal

Pass 14 Oct 2015 106,519 miles

Inner wings holed

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 103,595 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 100,219 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 97,155 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 94,144 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 91,095 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 83,299 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2008 76,134 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 69,127 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2006 61,497 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2005 53,850 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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P772 XPN is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 P772 XPN, 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 P772 XPN registered?

P772 XPN is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 4 April 1997.

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The MOT history for P772 XPN shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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