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P796 OAC

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

93,016 mi
Last recorded93,016 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2016
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP796 OAC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2016 93,016 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2016 93,011 miles

Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 89,824 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 86,107 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 83,324 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 79,803 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 79,803 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 75,125 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 70,623 miles

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

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

both rear brake discs corroded

Fail 21 Jul 2010 70,623 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

both rear brake discs corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2009 66,440 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 62,294 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Aug 2007 57,877 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 9 Aug 2007 57,877 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Aug 2006 53,211 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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P796 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 73.3%.

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 P796 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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P796 OAC is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 12 June 1997.

Is P796 OAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P796 OAC shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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