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P978 OAC

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

202,913 mi
Last recorded202,913 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2017
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP978 OAC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2017 202,913 miles

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 4 Apr 2017 202,913 miles

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 198,308 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 188,550 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2014 179,692 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Fail 17 Feb 2014 179,612 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 169,511 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 163,661 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 151,495 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 151,344 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 140,435 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 130,290 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 121,698 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 111,839 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 101,821 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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P978 OAC is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P978 OAC, 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 P978 OAC registered?

P978 OAC is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 July 1997.

Is P978 OAC safe to buy?

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