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P920 OLX

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Lpg 3950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

128,805 mi
Last recorded128,805 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2018
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP920 OLX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2018 128,805 miles

all rear body mounts corroded req attention

seat belt mounts corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2017 126,233 miles

Oil leak ()

both front ball swivel seals leaking slightly

both outer sills corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2016 124,914 miles

Body has slight corrosion all outer sill scorroded (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 112,865 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 120,201 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

sills corroded around cab mounts

Pass 15 Aug 2013 118,258 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

Fail 17 Aug 2012 116,546 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s sill corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2012 116,546 miles

o/s sill corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2011 114,899 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2011 114,898 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 112,895 miles

both rear inner arches corroded.

o/s/f inner sill corroded.

Pass 5 Aug 2009 109,169 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 6 Aug 2008 105,224 miles

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

n/s rear hub seal leaking slightly

Pass 6 Aug 2008 105,224 miles

n/s rear hub seal leaking slightly

Pass 13 Jul 2007 100,951 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2007 100,951 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Jun 2006 95,115 miles

brake pipes corroded

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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P920 OLX is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 3,950cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 P920 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 P920 OLX registered?

P920 OLX is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 April 1997.

Is P920 OLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P920 OLX shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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