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P807 SUW

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2017
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

156,994 mi
Last recorded156,994 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2016
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP807 SUW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 23 Apr 2016 156,994 miles

Offside and Nearside front inner wheel arches slight corrosion

Offside outer sill slight corrosion

Rear upper wishbone arm nearside bush has slight play.

coil spring corroded All (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 149,995 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 1 May 2014 142,810 miles

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 134,552 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 May 2012 127,618 miles

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

Oil leak

swivel hub seals leaking

Pass 5 May 2011 122,079 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

bonnet release stiff operation

Pass 1 May 2010 115,900 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Apr 2009 108,351 miles

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 100,774 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

slight leak nearside tractor balljoint seals

Pass 23 Apr 2007 93,499 miles

Propshaft component defective

Pass 6 May 2006 85,344 miles

slight lift in drag links ends

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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P807 SUW is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P807 SUW, 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 P807 SUW registered?

P807 SUW is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 April 1997.

Is P807 SUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P807 SUW shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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