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P885 REV

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

214,490 mi
Last recorded214,490 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2016
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP885 REV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2016 214,490 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2016 214,490 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 208,044 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion in most prescribed areas (6.1.A.1)

Pass 2 Aug 2014 200,294 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2013 191,343 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 180,233 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 170,565 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 164,860 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip slightly worn

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 162,155 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

brake pedal anti-slip slightly worn

Fail 27 Jul 2009 162,155 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

brake pedal anti-slip slightly worn

Pass 16 Jul 2008 153,502 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 153,264 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2007 146,775 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 146,725 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Pass 7 Jul 2006 136,940 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 136,905 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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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P885 REV is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 P885 REV, 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 P885 REV registered?

P885 REV is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 22 May 1997.

Is P885 REV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P885 REV shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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