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P172 RBA

1997 Land Rover Discovery

White Petrol 3900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

60,320 mi
Last recorded60,320 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP172 RBA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,900cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 60,320 miles

Coil spring corroded all coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut to sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ns os sills corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

corrosion throughout suspension and braking components

exhaust system corroded

nsr osr discs corroded

Fail 5 Jan 2026 60,314 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Coil spring corroded all coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure side repeater (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut to sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure side repeater (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ns os sills corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

corrosion throughout suspension and braking components

exhaust system corroded

nsr osr discs corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2024 59,936 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play marked with chalk (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box and hole exhaust system deteriorating (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play marked with chalk (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Offside Outer sill corroded

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across back axle covered in grease /corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nsf nsr osr slightly age cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 59,553 miles

Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play centre arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 59,044 miles

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play centre(rear) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 58,820 miles

Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play centre(arm ball joint) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 58,137 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front inner pad low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both front (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 57,342 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 57,087 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 56,724 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 55,750 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 53,310 miles

imported vehicle tested to non cat. emissions, as paper work supplied

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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P172 RBA is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in White with a 3,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 P172 RBA, 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 P172 RBA registered?

P172 RBA is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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