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P213 ATN

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

188,779 mi
Last recorded188,779 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP213 ATN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 188,779 miles

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive diff damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2022 187,064 miles

under body chassis repairs covered sealant

Pass 6 Apr 2021 184,722 miles

rear inner valance corroded and hold

Pass 24 Mar 2020 182,559 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 177,076 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 170,592 miles

all over under body corrosion in relation to age of vehicle

Fail 29 Mar 2018 170,592 miles

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

Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

all over under body corrosion in relation to age of vehicle

Pass 31 Mar 2017 165,976 miles

all over under body corrosion in relation to age of vehicle and obvious signs of repairs covered in under body sealant

Pass 17 Mar 2016 158,692 miles

all over underbody corrision in relation to age of vehicle

Pass 16 Mar 2015 152,363 miles

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)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 142,627 miles

VARIOUS AREAS PLATE REPAIRED

Pass 2 Feb 2013 137,201 miles

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 133,946 miles

under body corroded. both rear wheel arches slightlt corroded. o/s/r drop link worn

Pass 3 Sep 2010 128,931 miles

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

advise general corrosion

Fail 20 Aug 2010 128,800 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 124,521 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 124,499 miles

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2008 122,149 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 19 Aug 2008 122,149 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2007 117,520 miles

rear inner wings repaired unable to fully tell type of repair advises noted vt32 551897067019

Fail 8 Mar 2007 117,515 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

front brake pipes corroded unable to fully check advise to change

front pads slight worn

n/s/f tyre wall slight damaged

slight corrosion sills , front & rear inner wings-slight corrosion brake pipe,

slight play rear shocker bushes & n/s/r bearing slight wear shockers

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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P213 ATN is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 P213 ATN, 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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P213 ATN is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 2 April 1997.

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