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P846 OET

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2024
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

157,797 mi
Last recorded157,797 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2023
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP846 OET
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2023 157,797 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 155,807 miles

Nearside Rear inner w/arch pannel

Offside Rear inner w/arch panel

Fail 12 Aug 2022 155,805 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear inner w/arch pannel

Offside Rear inner w/arch panel

Pass 14 Aug 2021 153,743 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 151,183 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 148,833 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 145,025 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 142,181 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2016 138,078 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 132,737 miles

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

rear diff pinion seal leaking

Pass 2 Sep 2014 129,704 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 121,807 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 116,678 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 108,428 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 102,097 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 96,678 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 88,982 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 85,088 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 79,161 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 OET is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

Across all 1997 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 124,978 miles. This 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 P846 OET, 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 OET registered?

P846 OET is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P846 OET safe to buy?

The MOT history for P846 OET shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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