MOT Status
ValidMileage
220,120 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
Centre Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
Based on 4,388,972 MOT tests across 325,470 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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