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P247 TFB

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

166,893 mi
Last recorded166,893 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2024
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP247 TFB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2024 166,893 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2022 165,040 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2021 162,223 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 162,213 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Nearside and offside. (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive unknown source. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both Nearside and Offside. (5.3.2 (c))

Rear both panhard rod bushes heavily deteriorated.

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

both front inner arches corroded,and underside of vehicle, non structural.

Pass 6 Jun 2018 162,066 miles

inner wheel arches corroded but not part of vehicle structure

Pass 26 Jun 2017 161,586 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 161,097 miles

n/s and o/s/f inner wings corroded but not part of vehicle structure

Fail 1 Jun 2016 161,096 miles

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

n/s and o/s/f inner wings corroded but not part of vehicle structure

Pass 24 Jun 2015 161,054 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 161,054 miles

Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 159,755 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Fail 24 Jun 2014 159,755 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 158,744 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 145,283 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 127,152 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 125,152 miles

rear brake pipes corroded

underside of vehicle showing some signs of corrosion

Pass 24 Sep 2009 118,628 miles

both outer sills starting to corrode

both rear body mountings starting to corrode

engine oil leak

o/s front top inner wing starting to corrode

Pass 25 Sep 2008 109,966 miles

o/s rear outer sill starting to corrode

power steering pipes damp - no visable leaks

Fail 24 Sep 2008 109,947 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

o/s rear outer sill starting to corrode

power steering pipes damp - no visable leaks

Pass 21 Sep 2007 102,361 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2007 102,347 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2006 96,662 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

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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P247 TFB is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 P247 TFB, 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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P247 TFB is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 January 1997.

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