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P852 SUU

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2011
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

116,200 mi
Last recorded116,200 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2010
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP852 SUU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 30 Nov 2010 116,200 miles

Oil leak

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

no print out 2 clean

Pass 16 Sep 2008 112,904 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 103,891 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 97,709 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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P852 SUU is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 P852 SUU, 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 P852 SUU registered?

P852 SUU is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 17 July 1997.

Is P852 SUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P852 SUU shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P852 SUU have outstanding finance?

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