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P214 PUR

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

96,514 mi
Last recorded96,514 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2025
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP214 PUR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2025 96,514 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2024 96,429 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 84,573 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2022 75,207 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 67,354 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 53,012 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 51,631 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play nearest to steering box (2.2.B.1f)

Rear coil spring corroded Nearside & Offside (2.4.C.1b)

Underchasis sealed

Fail 11 Dec 2017 51,464 miles

Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Jan 2017 49,649 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

nearside front tyre worn on edge

Fail 4 Jan 2017 49,649 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

nearside front tyre worn on edge

Pass 6 Jan 2016 48,040 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2016 48,040 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 46,250 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2014 46,250 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2014 44,562 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 42,688 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 40,775 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011 38,946 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2010 36,297 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 34,028 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 31,139 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 27,954 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 25,248 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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P214 PUR is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 P214 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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What year was P214 PUR registered?

P214 PUR is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 2 January 1997.

Is P214 PUR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P214 PUR shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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