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P989 OAC

1997 Land Rover Discovery

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2013
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

37,210 mi
Last recorded37,210 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2012
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP989 OAC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2012 37,210 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)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 34,120 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 33,762 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 33,158 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 32,036 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 32,036 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 28,778 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 27,488 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 26,022 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 24,146 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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P989 OAC is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 P989 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 P989 OAC registered?

P989 OAC is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 July 1997.

Is P989 OAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P989 OAC shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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