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P782 OAK

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

190,121 mi
Last recorded190,121 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2013
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP782 OAK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2013 190,121 miles

Oil leak

out sills starting to rust

Pass 4 Oct 2012 180,991 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 180,991 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 178,290 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 178,290 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 175,529 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 169,830 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2008 156,626 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Oct 2007 146,385 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 137,113 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2005 125,819 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 OAK is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 OAK, 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 OAK registered?

P782 OAK is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 7 February 1997.

Is P782 OAK safe to buy?

The MOT history for P782 OAK shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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