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P809 XPN

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2018
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

151,293 mi
Last recorded151,293 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2017
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 29 Jul 2017 151,293 miles

Oil leak VARIOUS ON ENGINE ()

Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement TOP OF REAR DIFF MOUNTING SLIGHT PLAY (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 144,827 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 135,928 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 127,173 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 123,517 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 119,593 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 115,009 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 110,942 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 106,416 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 99,581 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 93,487 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 XPN is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green 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 P809 XPN, 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 XPN registered?

P809 XPN is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 14 April 1997.

Is P809 XPN safe to buy?

The MOT history for P809 XPN 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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