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P874 MRO

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,642 mi
Last recorded142,642 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2013
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP874 MRO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2013 142,642 miles

front track rod end gaiters starting to split

nearside front caliper brake pipe starting to corrode

power steering box damp

surface corrosion on nearside rear brake pipe

Pass 20 Nov 2012 135,153 miles

rear brake discs starting to corrode

underside surface corrosion

Fail 20 Nov 2012 135,153 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

rear brake discs starting to corrode

underside surface corrosion

Pass 3 Nov 2011 127,147 miles

front and rear inner wings starting to corrode

oil leak

power steering pipes damp

rear anti roll bar link joints worn

rear boot floor corroding

rear brake discs slightly pitted

rear diff damp

slight play in front wheel bearings

surface corrosion around front body mounts

surface corrosion on rear brake pipes

Fail 3 Nov 2011 127,147 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

front and rear inner wings starting to corrode

oil leak

power steering pipes damp

rear anti roll bar link joints worn

rear boot floor corroding

rear brake discs slightly pitted

rear diff damp

slight play in front wheel bearings

surface corrosion around front body mounts

surface corrosion on rear brake pipes

Pass 28 Oct 2010 119,560 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2010 119,462 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside rear mudflap insecure.

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

Pass 21 Nov 2009 111,845 miles

Front outriggers corroded

Rear top shock bushes worn

Slight play in front wheel bearings

o/s front inner wheel arch corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2008 106,713 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 91,044 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 91,044 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Jun 2006 85,517 miles

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

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

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)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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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P874 MRO 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 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 124,978 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 P874 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 P874 MRO registered?

P874 MRO is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 11 June 1997.

Is P874 MRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P874 MRO shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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