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P848 DOD

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

127,225 mi
Last recorded127,225 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2014
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP848 DOD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2014 127,225 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 126,628 miles

rear seats not fitted at time of testing

Pass 4 Oct 2012 126,001 miles

both rear coil spring corroded

both rear wheel arch corroded

strong advice ***** both front coil spring top end corroded

strong advice *****rear seat not fitted when present for mot test

Pass 30 Sep 2011 124,360 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 12,347 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 122,405 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 121,614 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 121,614 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Sep 2007 120,579 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 120,579 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 119,618 miles

o/s front wheel hub leeking oil

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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P848 DOD 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 81.8%.

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 P848 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 P848 DOD registered?

P848 DOD is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 14 March 1997.

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The MOT history for P848 DOD shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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