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P213 FTA

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2022
Tests25 (13 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate52%

Mileage

153,942 mi
Last recorded153,942 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2021
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP213 FTA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

13 pass 12 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2021 153,942 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2021 153,934 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced boot floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2021 153,926 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Body mounting fixings insecure body mount and crossmember above exhaust area corroded (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced boot floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 149,642 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2019 149,641 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2016 140,128 miles

nearside mirror damaged

oil leak

Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Jan 2016 139,989 miles

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

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt middle (2.4.G.2)

Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

nearside mirror damaged

oil leak

Pass 10 Jan 2015 125,839 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2015 125,824 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 122,713 miles

Boot floor area is showing signs of corrosion.

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

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

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

Speedo is working, but is obviously registering incorrect speed

Fail 21 Feb 2014 50,134 miles

Speedometer clearly inoperative (6.7.2)

Boot floor area is showing signs of corrosion.

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 46,871 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2013 46,871 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Exhaust center pipe has a slight blow.

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2012 43,916 miles

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

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

exhaust system showing signs of corrosion

front too rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded at rear

Fail 13 Feb 2012 43,915 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

exhaust system showing signs of corrosion

front too rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded at rear

Fail 21 Feb 2011 40,923 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 40,923 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2010 35,057 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 35,057 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (5.2.6)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 28,534 miles

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

nearside wipper slightly deteriorated but still clears windscrean

Pass 25 Feb 2008 23,833 miles

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

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

bolt missing from offside front brake disc sheild

rear brakehose ferrules slightly corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2006 16,505 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2006 16,505 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2005 9,121 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2005 9,121 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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 FTA is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52%.

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 P213 FTA, 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 FTA is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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