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P864 AWT

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

178,300 mi
Last recorded178,300 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2018
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP864 AWT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2018 178,300 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 171,989 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2017 171,989 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2016 166,674 miles

Body has slight corrosion various body mounts rusted (6.1.B.2)

Fail 23 Aug 2016 166,674 miles

Body has slight corrosion various body mounts rusted (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 160,387 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' x2 (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 148,790 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 137,111 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 123,501 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2011 123,501 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 105,617 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 6 Jul 2009 105,608 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 100,467 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2007 94,222 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 88,891 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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P864 AWT is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 P864 AWT, 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 P864 AWT registered?

P864 AWT is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 24 April 1997.

Is P864 AWT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P864 AWT shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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