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P211 PUR

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

228,503 mi
Last recorded228,503 miles
Recorded on4 May 2016
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP211 PUR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 May 2016 228,503 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion wheel arc (6.1.B.2)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D Bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion body (6.1.B.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 219,559 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 205,048 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

n/s/r tyre inner wall perished

o/s/r tyre outer wall perished

Pass 9 Mar 2013 194,908 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 9 Mar 2013 194,903 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 183,351 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

n/s head light guard broken

o/s/r tyre badly perished

Fail 9 Mar 2012 183,368 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Fail 9 Mar 2012 183,351 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

n/s head light guard broken

o/s/r tyre badly perished

Fail 6 Mar 2012 183,328 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

boot floor pan is showing corrosion various spots

both side sills are starting to show corrosion

brake pipes are showing corrosion in various places

front radius bushes are going soft

offside rear service brake efficiency is lower than nearside rear

offside rear tire outer sidewall starting to crack

rear occasional seat units not fully checked [boot chock full]

rear tie bar bushes are in poor condition

Pass 2 Mar 2011 171,177 miles

both rear lower C-pillar areas are showing corrosion [inner and outer]

corrosion beginning to show underside of vehicle

nearside front headlamp guard is insecure

nearside front tire is worn unevenly

offside rear bumper mounted indicator unit is cracked and discolored

offside rear tire outer sidewall is in poor condition

rear center lap belt buckle cover is broken and insecure

throttle action feels rough

Fail 1 Mar 2011 171,175 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear lower C-pillar areas are showing corrosion [inner and outer]

corrosion beginning to show underside of vehicle

front radius bushes are going soft

nearside front headlamp guard is insecure

nearside front tire is worn unevenly

offside rear bumper mounted indicator unit is cracked and discolored

offside rear tire outer sidewall is in poor condition

parking brake lever travel is a bit long

rear center lap belt buckle cover is broken and insecure

throttle action feels rough

Pass 27 Feb 2010 159,806 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 148,505 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 147,391 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 139,538 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 139,536 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2007 133,954 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2006 128,319 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2005 124,700 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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P211 PUR is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 P211 PUR, 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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P211 PUR is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 2 January 1997.

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