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P857 GNU

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Petrol 3947cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

132,194 mi
Last recorded132,194 miles
Recorded on3 May 2017
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP857 GNU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,947cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 May 2017 132,194 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 131,118 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 13,087 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 May 2014 128,346 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside and offside body mounts are corroding

Pass 13 May 2013 127,257 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 125,596 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 123,746 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 122,664 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 120,277 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 116,817 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 116,810 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 5 Mar 2007 108,530 miles

offside front fog light inop.

Pass 7 Mar 2006 100,188 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 100,183 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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P857 GNU is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 3,947cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P857 GNU, 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 P857 GNU registered?

P857 GNU is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 19 April 1997.

Is P857 GNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P857 GNU shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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