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P23 UAV

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

183,040 mi
Last recorded183,040 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2024
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP23 UAV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2024 183,040 miles

Front body mounts corroded

Pass 17 May 2023 186,432 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Body In Poor Condition.

Nearside Front Body Mounts Corroded

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Body MountsCorroded

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle Is Fitted With Jack Up Kit

Wheels Tyres Protruding Beyond Wheel Arch

Pass 3 Mar 2022 182,932 miles

Body in poor condition

Nearside Front Body mounts corroded but not likely to cause injury

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Middle body mounts corroded but not likely to cause injury

Offside Rear Body mounts corroded but not likely to cause injury

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axle (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

vehicle is fitted with jacked up suspension

Fail 13 Jan 2022 182,928 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

Nearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive damage seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak all 4 (5.3.2 (b))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 178,566 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 178,517 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 175,515 miles

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

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

front screen damaged

play at steering wheel

slight play lower steering column joint

Pass 8 Aug 2013 165,323 miles

n/s/f brake hose perished

n/s/r brake disc corroded

towbar recently removed

Pass 14 Aug 2012 154,154 miles

rear of rear cross member corroded and holed

Pass 29 Jul 2011 142,886 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s front out rigger corroded

o/s rear floor corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2010 130,627 miles

Rear Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

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

tow bar removed not on car

Pass 11 Aug 2009 122,265 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2008 117,723 miles

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

Nearside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

all tyres are cracking in tread

Pass 15 Jun 2007 111,241 miles

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

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)

Fail 6 Jun 2007 111,120 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

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

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

Hazard switch sticks on

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

Pass 8 Jun 2006 103,578 miles

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)

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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P23 UAV is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 P23 UAV, 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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P23 UAV is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 May 1997.

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