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P942 PTR

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

79,804 mi
Last recorded79,804 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2023
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP942 PTR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2023 79,804 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2023 79,792 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel excess play .. rear brakes not working. (1.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2022 78,080 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2019 78,056 miles

Emissions not tested engine will not respond to throttle (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported on axle (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 74,761 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2018 74,756 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced in door shut (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 71,957 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 71,700 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 71,488 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 70,655 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Inner Rear Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 69,746 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 67,538 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 63,963 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 57,146 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 51,568 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 45,702 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 40,155 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 31,773 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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P942 PTR is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 P942 PTR, 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 P942 PTR registered?

P942 PTR is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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The MOT history for P942 PTR shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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