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P784 LBK

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

142,116 mi
Last recorded142,116 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2012
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP784 LBK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2012 142,116 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2012 142,027 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2011 139,684 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2011 139,494 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2010 137,286 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 132,539 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 127,791 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2008 123,313 miles

Both rear tyres, some cracking in outer sidewalls, front tyres getting low

Pass 29 Dec 2006 117,400 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2005 113,189 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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P784 LBK 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 80%.

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 P784 LBK, 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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P784 LBK is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 17 January 1997.

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