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P862 OAC

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

112,111 mi
Last recorded112,111 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2015
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP862 OAC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2015 112,111 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2014 110,177 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2013 105,646 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust tail pipe broken

Pass 16 Nov 2013 105,646 miles

exhaust tail pipe broken

Pass 24 Nov 2012 99,998 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

rear offside and nearside inner arch sill in poor condition

Fail 10 Nov 2012 99,842 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Front Upper Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

battery insecure

rear offside and nearside inner arch sill in poor condition

Pass 8 Oct 2011 86,963 miles

center exhaust mountiong broken

front to rear brake pipe in a rusty condition

Pass 11 Sep 2010 83,412 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2010 83,412 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Aug 2009 75,905 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 69,055 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 62,458 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 56,518 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 56,518 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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P862 OAC is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P862 OAC, 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 P862 OAC registered?

P862 OAC is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 19 June 1997.

Is P862 OAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P862 OAC shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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