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P956 AWR

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2016
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

166,372 mi
Last recorded166,372 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2015
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP956 AWR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2015 166,372 miles

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

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

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

Vehicle underneath dirty.

Fail 30 Dec 2014 159,444 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Dec 2014 159,444 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 154,927 miles

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

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

n/s/rear seatbelt fastening is damaged but functioning as intended

o/s/rear tyre slightly perished

under body has slight corrosion

Pass 18 Aug 2012 149,171 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 143,581 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2010 139,251 miles

play in o/s & n/s tractor joints

Pass 10 Jun 2009 132,560 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Pass 14 Jun 2008 128,657 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 120,997 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 106,169 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2005 95,488 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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P956 AWR is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 P956 AWR, 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 P956 AWR registered?

P956 AWR is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 June 1997.

Is P956 AWR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P956 AWR shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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