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P969 AWR

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

147,412 mi
Last recorded147,412 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2015
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP969 AWR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Fail 27 Jun 2015 147,412 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2015 147,412 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 143,394 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 140,278 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 133,951 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 128,956 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 125,015 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 125,015 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2008 118,558 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 114,895 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 108,291 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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P969 AWR 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 81.8%.

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 P969 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 P969 AWR registered?

P969 AWR is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P969 AWR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P969 AWR shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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