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R122 PAO

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

121,540 mi
Last recorded121,540 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2015
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR122 PAO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2015 121,540 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2014 115,946 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 110,340 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2013 110,340 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2012 102,232 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2011 92,834 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2010 86,637 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 81,922 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 81,922 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 77,090 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Oct 2007 69,343 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2006 62,914 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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R122 PAO is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R122 PAO, 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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How do I check the history of R122 PAO?

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What year was R122 PAO registered?

R122 PAO is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 21 November 1997.

Is R122 PAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R122 PAO shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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