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P205 VHS

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

214,672 mi
Last recorded214,672 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP205 VHS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 214,672 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Rear seats and seatbelts removed.

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2026 214,672 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Rear seats and seatbelts removed.

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2025 210,672 miles

body front and rear corroded

chassis front to rear corroded

rear seats and belts removed at time of mot

Fail 22 Apr 2025 210,636 miles

Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure modified such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced in two places (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

body front and rear corroded

chassis front to rear corroded

rear seats and belts removed at time of mot

Pass 10 Apr 2024 208,671 miles

seats and seatbelts taken out at mot rear seats

stone chip windsceen

Pass 26 Apr 2023 206,284 miles

Front bumper bracket corroded and damaged

rear seats and seatbelts removed at time of mot

stone chip windsceen

Fail 25 Apr 2023 206,267 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Front bumper bracket corroded and damaged

rear seats and seatbelts removed at time of mot

stone chip windsceen

Pass 18 Mar 2022 202,380 miles

Rear seats and seat belts removed at MOT test

oil leak engine

stone chip windsceen n/s

Fail 15 Mar 2022 202,301 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side both (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear seats and seat belts removed at MOT test

Pass 20 Nov 2020 197,678 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner wheel arch corroded

rear seats removed at time of test

under body becoming corroded

Fail 4 Nov 2020 197,512 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated oil on disc (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wing (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting crossmember both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 192,058 miles

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

under body/ chassis becoming corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2018 186,590 miles

Nearside Rear bumper corner temp repaired

Nearside Rear shock absorber lower bush wrn

n/s/r inner wheel arch corroded

oil leak axle

oil leak engine

rear pads low

rear suspension arm bushes perished and cracked

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 1 Oct 2018 186,581 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced to rear outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced to rear outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play hub bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear inner wheel arch corroded

Rear arm suspension bushes worn and starting to perish n/s and o/s

Rear lower shock absorber bushes worn and perished

oil leak engine

oil leak rear axle

Pass 20 Sep 2017 184,379 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 180,168 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Sep 2015 173,310 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside front swivel housing leaking

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Sep 2015 173,304 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a ball joint load leveller ball joint (2.5.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Coolant leak

Nearside front swivel housing leaking

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 166,137 miles

Oil leak

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 22 Sep 2014 166,137 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jul 2013 158,089 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 150,278 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 145,020 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

engine oil leak

Fail 30 Jun 2011 144,938 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 134,958 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 134,951 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 129,628 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 129,609 miles

Centre Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 122,015 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 120,548 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006 120,548 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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P205 VHS is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P205 VHS, 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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P205 VHS is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 January 1997.

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