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P782 OAC

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

167,614 mi
Last recorded167,614 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2019
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP782 OAC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2019 167,614 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 163,462 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 155,928 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 148,944 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oli leak [engine]

Pass 9 Jun 2015 140,674 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 132,342 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 124,709 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 115,902 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 106,679 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 96,188 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 85,411 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 76,586 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 71,200 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 71,170 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Jun 2006 64,956 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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P782 OAC is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green 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 P782 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 P782 OAC registered?

P782 OAC is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 9 June 1997.

Is P782 OAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P782 OAC 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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