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P809 DUD

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

147,914 mi
Last recorded147,914 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2018
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP809 DUD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2018 147,914 miles

nearside and offside front tyres wearing more on inside

Fail 16 Aug 2018 147,914 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

nearside and offside front tyres wearing more on inside

Pass 15 Aug 2017 144,547 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2017 144,496 miles

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 140,309 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 134,210 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 128,992 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 5 Aug 2014 128,984 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 124,681 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 119,698 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 115,896 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 113,507 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 108,530 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 99,821 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 93,678 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 93,664 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jun 2006 88,338 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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P809 DUD is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 P809 DUD, 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 P809 DUD registered?

P809 DUD is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 21 June 1997.

Is P809 DUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P809 DUD shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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