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P215 RCL

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

125,841 mi
Last recorded125,841 miles
Recorded on17 May 2021
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP215 RCL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 17 May 2021 125,841 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded across back from nearside to offside (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 28 May 2020 121,814 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 May 2020 121,784 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced a post (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 May 2019 116,034 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all round (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

oil leak

slight under body corrosion

Fail 13 May 2019 116,034 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill and floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all round (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

oil leak

slight under body corrosion

Pass 21 May 2018 112,426 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front and back (2.1.3 (g) (i))

slight underbody corrosion

Fail 21 May 2018 112,426 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front and back (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

slight underbody corrosion

Pass 27 May 2017 106,158 miles

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

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

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

rear propshaft rubber coupling splitting

Fail 23 May 2017 106,158 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 centre (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

rear propshaft rubber coupling splitting

Pass 16 May 2016 100,855 miles

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

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 May 2015 96,805 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Inner Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 19 May 2015 96,805 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Inner Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 May 2014 92,236 miles

Oil leak

Fail 23 May 2014 92,336 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 22 May 2013 88,617 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 881,551 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2012 81,573 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 74,137 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 23 May 2011 74,137 miles

Offside Inner Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 21 Sep 2010 73,121 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 70,874 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 69,007 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 67,607 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 62,550 miles

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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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P215 RCL is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P215 RCL, 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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P215 RCL is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 19 May 1997.

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