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P843 DUX

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

104,305 mi
Last recorded104,305 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2016
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP843 DUX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 24 Aug 2016 104,305 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis 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 (5.2.6)

Bumper insecure ()

Front metal brake pipes corroding

Front tyres perishing

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside front wheel bearing slight play

Oil leak ()

Slight play in rear shocker bushes

Pass 8 Sep 2015 99,832 miles

Oil leak

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Sep 2015 99,824 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour lense broken (1.1.A.3e)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Sep 2014 95,079 miles

Damage to bodywork

Rear metal brake pipe corroded

Fail 16 Sep 2014 95,079 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Rear metal brake pipe corroded

Fail 19 Sep 2013 90,779 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 90,779 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 86,241 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 82,374 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 76,976 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2009 69,853 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2008 63,010 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 56,424 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 49,541 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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P843 DUX is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P843 DUX, 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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P843 DUX is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 24 March 1997.

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