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P955 PDX

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

223,678 mi
Last recorded223,678 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2010
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP955 PDX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2010 223,678 miles

ONE OF TWO OFFSIDE TAIL LIGHTS NOT WORKING.

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 7 Sep 2010 223,265 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

ONE OF TWO OFFSIDE TAIL LIGHTS NOT WORKING.

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 212,603 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 197,504 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 188,450 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 183,049 miles

rear exhaust silencer becoming weak due to corrosion † †steering bocx appears damp no leak found at time of test

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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P955 PDX is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 P955 PDX, 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 P955 PDX registered?

P955 PDX is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 February 1997.

Is P955 PDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P955 PDX shows 6 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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