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P234 WGS

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

176,066 mi
Last recorded176,066 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP234 WGS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 176,066 miles

Front Coolant leak ()

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

Front chip on windscreen

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel ach (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front swivel boot split

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced boot floor corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides body mount corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2025 176,066 miles

Front Coolant leak ()

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))

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

Front chip on windscreen

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel ach (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front swivel boot split

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced boot floor corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides body mount corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability nut insecure (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 173,608 miles

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

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front inner wheel arch corroded

Offside Front inner wheel arch corroded

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 173,153 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rears cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2022 170,504 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2021 168,719 miles

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

Front Outer Oil leak, but not excessive HUB SEALS WAEPING (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 167,415 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2019 165,991 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 164,651 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 163,397 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 161,427 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 159,312 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 157,103 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 154,912 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 153,779 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 152,954 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2011 152,947 miles

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

Nearside Front 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 excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 149,646 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 145,141 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 145,135 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Feb 2009 139,021 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2008 124,603 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 108,792 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Jan 2006 98,813 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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P234 WGS 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 87.5%.

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 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 P234 WGS, 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 P234 WGS registered?

P234 WGS is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 November 1997.

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