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P964 VGE

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

179,349 mi
Last recorded179,349 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2011
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP964 VGE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 21 Oct 2011 179,349 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 179,349 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 165,935 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 157,395 miles

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

exhaust repaired with tape

Pass 10 Mar 2008 149,510 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 143,523 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 143,523 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2006 132,467 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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P964 VGE is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P964 VGE, 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 P964 VGE registered?

P964 VGE is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P964 VGE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P964 VGE shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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