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P864 OAC

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

170,279 mi
Last recorded170,279 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2020
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP864 OAC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2020 170,279 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Jan 2020 170,279 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Jan 2018 167,303 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion front crossmember (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion main chassis (6.1.B.2)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 19 Sep 2017 167,258 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 164,664 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 159,907 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 157,819 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 155,912 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 150,797 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 145,443 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 139,977 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 133,364 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 125,916 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2007 119,408 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 113,601 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 OAC is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 P864 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 P864 OAC registered?

P864 OAC is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 19 June 1997.

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The MOT history for P864 OAC shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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