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P89 EUT

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

134,388 mi
Last recorded134,388 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2012
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP89 EUT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2012 134,388 miles

Front hub swivel balls pitted

Fuel filter corroded(rear)

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

Fail 1 Nov 2012 134,388 miles

Front hub swivel balls pitted

Fuel filter corroded(rear)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 127,699 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

nearside washer blocked

Fail 14 Nov 2011 127,688 miles

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

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

nearside washer blocked

Pass 1 Nov 2010 120,287 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2010 120,269 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2009 113,737 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 107,151 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 107,151 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2007 99,568 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 30 Nov 2007 99,568 miles

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jul 2006 88,106 miles

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

child seat obviously incorrectly fitted

oil leak

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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P89 EUT 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 58.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P89 EUT, 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 P89 EUT registered?

P89 EUT is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 7 February 1997.

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