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P899 PLX

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Petrol 3950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,226 mi
Last recorded82,226 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2008
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP899 PLX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2008 82,226 miles

front brake pads low

power steering pipes very rusty

Pass 3 Jan 2007 81,320 miles

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

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

corrosion on both front inner wings

Pass 24 Nov 2005 78,860 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2005 78,721 miles

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

n/s front indicator lens cracked

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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P899 PLX is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 3,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P899 PLX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P899 PLX registered?

P899 PLX is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P899 PLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P899 PLX shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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