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P965 PTU

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

135,061 mi
Last recorded135,061 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2012
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP965 PTU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2012 135,061 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

battery insicure

corrosion to offside front inner wing

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Fail 30 Jan 2012 135,061 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

battery insicure

corrosion to offside front inner wing

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Pass 11 Dec 2010 128,569 miles

brake fluid low

front floor areas and rear inner wheel arches slightly corroded

front pads very low

front shock absorber bushes slightly worn

offside front inner wing corroded but out of prescribed area

slight roughness on nearside rear and offside front wheel bearings

Pass 22 Dec 2009 122,309 miles

Battery insecure

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

offside vfront tyre perished

Fail 18 Dec 2009 122,309 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Outer Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

offside vfront tyre perished

Pass 17 Dec 2008 116,579 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Outer Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Fail 12 Dec 2008 116,564 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Lower Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Inner Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

Nearside Outer Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Dec 2007 110,275 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2007 110,275 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2006 99,810 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2005 93,931 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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P965 PTU is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P965 PTU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P965 PTU registered?

P965 PTU is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 4 April 1997.

Is P965 PTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P965 PTU shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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