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P898 ARN

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

160,649 mi
Last recorded160,649 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2017
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP898 ARN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2017 160,649 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2017 160,649 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded TO REAR AND ACROSS REAR FLOOR (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking BOX (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 156,208 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 151,231 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

WINDSCREEN CRACKED BUT IN DRIVERS VIEW

Pass 3 Oct 2014 146,638 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 138,829 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 131,327 miles

REAR FLOOR RUSTING

Pass 30 Jul 2011 125,244 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 125,244 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2010 121,116 miles

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)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 115,606 miles

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)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 107,971 miles

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)

n/s/r seat belt recever plastic cover brocken

Fail 7 Jul 2008 107,971 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Lower Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/r seat belt recever plastic cover brocken

Fail 11 Jul 2007 103,066 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

n/s/r seat belt recever plastic cover brocken

your vehicle has only just met the required service brake efficiency

Pass 11 Jul 2007 103,066 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/r seat belt recever plastic cover brocken

your vehicle has only just met the required service brake efficiency

Pass 10 Jul 2006 97,591 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 97,591 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine oil leak

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

rear propshaft rear rubber cupling split

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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P898 ARN is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 P898 ARN, 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 P898 ARN registered?

P898 ARN is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 4 April 1997.

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The MOT history for P898 ARN shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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