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P860 GNU

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

129,833 mi
Last recorded129,833 miles
Recorded on15 May 2015
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP860 GNU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2015 129,833 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 128,511 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 127,871 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Mar 2012 126,828 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Mar 2011 124,687 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 122,007 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 121,992 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 119,648 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 116,266 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 105,007 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 105,007 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

engine oil leak

front brake pads getting low

o/s/f inner wing corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2006 90,623 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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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P860 GNU is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P860 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 P860 GNU registered?

P860 GNU is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 24 March 1997.

Is P860 GNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P860 GNU shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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