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P241 VUY

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

98,370 mi
Last recorded98,370 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2015
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP241 VUY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 26 Nov 2015 98,370 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (5.2.6)

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake disc pitted to excess

Pass 29 Nov 2014 90,073 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 21 Nov 2014 91,774 miles

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

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

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

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 85,802 miles

boot floor rusty shailing

engine oil leaks??

n/s front back of sill corroded

o/s/f inner wing rusty shailing

o/s/r body mount corroded

Fail 21 Nov 2013 85,777 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Lower Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

boot floor rusty shailing

engine oil leaks??

n/s front back of sill corroded

o/s/f inner wing rusty shailing

o/s/r body mount corroded

o/s/rear brake slow

Pass 22 Nov 2012 79,938 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012 79,937 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 73,681 miles

Oil leak

nearside and offside outer sills corroded

Fail 12 Sep 2011 73,680 miles

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

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

Oil leak

nearside and offside outer sills corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2010 69,086 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Oil leak

slight corrosion on nearside and offside outer sills

Fail 5 Oct 2010 69,086 miles

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

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

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

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

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

slight corrosion on nearside and offside outer sills

Pass 1 Oct 2009 63,656 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 58,661 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 54,643 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2007 54,641 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2006 50,437 miles

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

slight corosion on centre and rear brake pipes

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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P241 VUY is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 P241 VUY, 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 P241 VUY registered?

P241 VUY is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 May 1997.

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The MOT history for P241 VUY shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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