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P846 DOD

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

194,664 mi
Last recorded194,664 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2010
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP846 DOD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 2 Oct 2010 194,664 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Pass 2 Oct 2010 194,664 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2009 90,702 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2009 90,702 miles

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 185,481 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Fail 29 Sep 2008 185,469 miles

Centre Front Steering damper fractured and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 180,893 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 177,850 miles

Drivers door mirror cracked.

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

Pass 26 Jan 2006 156,086 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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P846 DOD is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 124,978 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 P846 DOD, 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 P846 DOD registered?

P846 DOD is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 14 March 1997.

Is P846 DOD safe to buy?

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