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P926 AHR

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

104,205 mi
Last recorded104,205 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2018
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP926 AHR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2018 104,205 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 100,224 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 96,637 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 93,393 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 9 Apr 2014 91,626 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 87,585 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 83,636 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 80,352 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 72,000 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 70,484 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 61,447 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 51,655 miles

rear seats not fitted

Pass 11 Apr 2006 173,974 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 173,974 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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P926 AHR is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,500cc 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 P926 AHR, 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 P926 AHR registered?

P926 AHR is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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The MOT history for P926 AHR 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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