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P855 SUU

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2022
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

89,284 mi
Last recorded89,284 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2021
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP855 SUU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2021 89,284 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 88,006 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 86,103 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 84,205 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak ()

tyres cracked

Pass 25 Jul 2016 82,837 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 11 Apr 2015 79,180 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 11 Apr 2015 79,180 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 78,163 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 76,920 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 75,344 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 73,656 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 72,223 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 70,295 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 30 May 2008 64,859 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2007 62,856 miles

Internal rearview mirror slight loose

Nearside and offside rear lower shock bushes slight loose

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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P855 SUU is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 P855 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 P855 SUU registered?

P855 SUU is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 9 April 1997.

Is P855 SUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P855 SUU shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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