MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
145,666 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Fuel tank insecure Strap broken (6.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside steering tie rod ball joint gaitor deteriorated
slight corrosion to front to rear brake pipe
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside steering tie rod ball joint gaitor deteriorated
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
slight corrosion to front to rear brake pipe
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
fuel tank strap upper corroded
slight engine oil leak
exhaust tail pipe has a slight gas leak and has some corrosion
n/s/f and o/s/f also n/s/r and o/s/r floor to inner sills are slightly corroded
o/s/r and o/s/f bump stops are deteriorating
slight engine oil leak
slight oil leak from front axle oil seals
front to rear brake pipe is slightly corroded
o/s sill is slightly corroded
o/s/f tyre in close to minimum legal limits
the battery is loose but it is not insecure
the n/s/f tyre is nearing 2mm of tread
the o/s/r tyre is nearing 2 mm of tread
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
underbody corrosion in places.
Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
underbody corrosion in places.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
slight play in steering mechanism.
front inner brake pads wearing low,advise to change soon.
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
front inner brake pads wearing low,advise to change soon.
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
Based on 4,388,972 MOT tests across 325,470 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P249 THR is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.
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 P249 THR, 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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P249 THR is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 3 January 1997.
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