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P906 OLX

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2018
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

220,971 mi
Last recorded220,971 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2017
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP906 OLX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2017 220,971 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 209,857 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 197,122 miles

Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion Arches both (6.1.B.2)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit All 4 tyres and wearing on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Nov 2015 197,122 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour Both (1.1.A.3e)

Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion Arches both (6.1.B.2)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit All 4 tyres and wearing on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 186,645 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

n/s/f,o/s/r tyre sidewall perished

Pass 14 Oct 2013 178,896 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

n/s/r tyre sidewall perished/cracked

oil leak

propshaft rubber split-rear

Pass 16 Oct 2012 171,162 miles

Nearside Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

engine oil leak

slight steering fluid oil leak

transmission oil leak

Pass 14 Oct 2011 166,022 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 159,539 miles

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 153,291 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 146,100 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Oct 2007 136,875 miles

bad oil leaks

rear floor pans rusty and weak

Pass 19 Oct 2006 129,250 miles

front roll bar inner bushes badly perished

oil leak from o/s of engine

Pass 28 Sep 2005 116,726 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

oil leak

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

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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P906 OLX is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 P906 OLX, 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 P906 OLX registered?

P906 OLX is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 April 1997.

Is P906 OLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P906 OLX shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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