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P913 DOA

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

103,089 mi
Last recorded103,089 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2012
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP913 DOA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 24 Mar 2012 103,089 miles

n/s/r brake disc pitted

rear diff seal slighty leaking

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both side steps rusty

center exhaust box has small leak

fuel filler rubber cracking

Pass 22 Mar 2011 97,319 miles

Coolant leak

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Mar 2010 93,406 miles

Oil leak

Pass 27 Mar 2009 90,165 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 86,331 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2007 82,283 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 77,662 miles

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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P913 DOA is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P913 DOA, 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 P913 DOA registered?

P913 DOA is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 22 April 1997.

Is P913 DOA safe to buy?

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