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P217 RCL

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

161,946 mi
Last recorded161,946 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2013
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP217 RCL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 9 Oct 2013 161,946 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake fluid between min & max (topped up)

front & rear brake discs becoming corroded

nearside rear panel,nearside rear chassis,boby mounts & offside sill corroding

offside washer jet partialy blocked

slight dampness around pas box

Pass 9 Oct 2013 161,946 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake fluid between min & max (topped up)

front & rear brake discs becoming corroded

nearside rear panel,nearside rear chassis,boby mounts & offside sill corroding

offside washer jet partialy blocked

slight dampness around pas box

Pass 8 Nov 2011 155,926 miles

rear cross member & offside front inner wing starting to corrode

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 28 Sep 2010 148,014 miles

nearside rear shock damp

prop coupling slight cracks

rear anti roll bar link bushes becoming worn

rear number plate lamp becoming dim

rear number plate slightly detrioated

Pass 2 Oct 2009 138,198 miles

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

oil leak engine

play in rear roll bars ends

rear prop rubber donut poor con--

Fail 1 Oct 2009 138,197 miles

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

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

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

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

oil leak engine

play in rear roll bars ends

rear prop rubber donut poor con--

Pass 5 Oct 2008 127,056 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/r shock top mouting nut just on

o/s/sill week

oil leak form steering box lower seal

Fail 3 Oct 2008 127,056 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/r shock top mouting nut just on

o/s/sill week

oil leak form steering box lower seal

Pass 25 Sep 2007 116,009 miles

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

front discs & pads wearing

Pass 25 Sep 2006 103,741 miles

offside side step out riggers bent & step insecure

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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P217 RCL is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P217 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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P217 RCL is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 June 1997.

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