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P863 MRO

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

162,785 mi
Last recorded162,785 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2011
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP863 MRO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2011 162,785 miles

corrosion at sills

damage at rear bumper nearside

front and rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 23 Mar 2010 156,609 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 148,973 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 14,122 miles

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

Temporary repair to rear exhaust

Fail 4 Mar 2008 140,583 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

engine oil leak

ofside rear bumper damaged

rear registration plate deteriorating

Pass 7 Dec 2007 133,215 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 30 Nov 2007 133,213 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 24 Nov 2006 131,810 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 121,756 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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P863 MRO is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P863 MRO, 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 P863 MRO registered?

P863 MRO is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 17 February 1997.

Is P863 MRO safe to buy?

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