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P958 AWR

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

137,763 mi
Last recorded137,763 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2009
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP958 AWR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2009 137,763 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside track rod end gaitor split

oil leak from engine

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2008 129,220 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 120,053 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 110,585 miles

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

Oil leak

both front door interior & external door handles are worn but still capable of been opened

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion along chasis

handbrake adjustment close to reserve limits

nearside rear tyre tread starting to crack

steering ram cover missing

Fail 28 Nov 2006 110,576 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

both front door interior & external door handles are worn but still capable of been opened

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion all along chasis

handbrake close to reserve limit

nearside rear tyre tread starting to crack

steering ram cover missing & slight creak on steering

Pass 29 Nov 2005 97,736 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2005 97,724 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

tread starting to lift on nearside rear tyre

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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P958 AWR is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P958 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 P958 AWR registered?

P958 AWR is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 June 1997.

Is P958 AWR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P958 AWR shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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