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P792 XRH

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

155,581 mi
Last recorded155,581 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2016
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP792 XRH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2016 155,581 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2015 150,439 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2015 150,439 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 145,271 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 24 Jan 2013 138,942 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 130,743 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 124,135 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 116,793 miles

Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 110,377 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 110,375 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2008 98,740 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/r bumpstop missing

o/s/r reflecter cracked

Pass 29 Jan 2007 87,468 miles

o/s n/s rear tyres nearing 1.6mm limit

Pass 27 Jan 2006 77,829 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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P792 XRH is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 P792 XRH, 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 P792 XRH registered?

P792 XRH is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 14 February 1997.

Is P792 XRH safe to buy?

The MOT history for P792 XRH shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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