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P968 NOG

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

126,756 mi
Last recorded126,756 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP968 NOG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 126,756 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2025 124,673 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 121,635 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 118,842 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 116,893 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 115,449 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 105,164 miles

patches of corrosion

rear discs corroded

Fail 19 May 2011 105,164 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

patches of corrosion

rear discs corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2010 96,456 miles

patches of corrosion

Pass 19 Dec 2008 84,276 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2007 79,904 miles

offside front and nearside front tyres wearing on inner edges

offside rear metal brake pipe rusty

oil leak

rear discs rusty

rear exhaust rusty and poor

rear number plate starting to delaminate

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

surface corrosion on exhaust

water leak

Pass 6 Nov 2006 78,068 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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P968 NOG is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green 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 P968 NOG, 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 P968 NOG registered?

P968 NOG is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 8 July 1997.

Is P968 NOG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P968 NOG 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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