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P171 RCL

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests23 (23 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

220,120 mi
Last recorded220,120 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP171 RCL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

23 pass
Pass 24 Jun 2026 220,120 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively Slight Corrosion On Inner Face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension component ball joint has slight play Rear A Frame Ball Joint Slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2025 216,482 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brake discs deteriorated on inner faces both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play A frame ball joint has slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 213,667 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 212,600 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 210,519 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 209,010 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 207,741 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 205,925 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 202,325 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 198,944 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 195,227 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 191,139 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 188,090 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 180,929 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 170,578 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 161,018 miles

Centre Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 150,793 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 141,828 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 133,399 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 125,687 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 118,201 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 111,646 miles
Pass 16 May 2005 103,986 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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P171 RCL is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P171 RCL, 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 P171 RCL registered?

P171 RCL is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 January 1997.

Is P171 RCL safe to buy?

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