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P249 THR

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

145,666 mi
Last recorded145,666 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2021
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP249 THR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2021 145,666 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2020 145,644 miles

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))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 144,708 miles

Nearside steering tie rod ball joint gaitor deteriorated

slight corrosion to front to rear brake pipe

Fail 15 Jan 2020 144,708 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2019 138,604 miles

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

fuel tank strap upper corroded

Pass 20 Dec 2017 135,572 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 134,516 miles

slight engine oil leak

Pass 13 Jan 2016 132,771 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2015 130,389 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2014 128,204 miles

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)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 125,686 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 122,759 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 119,708 miles

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

underbody corrosion in places.

Fail 28 Jan 2011 119,708 miles

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.

Pass 14 Jan 2010 115,931 miles

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.

Pass 13 Jan 2009 113,463 miles

front inner brake pads wearing low,advise to change soon.

Fail 13 Jan 2009 113,463 miles

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.

Pass 7 Jan 2008 110,318 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 103,386 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 96,809 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2006 96,809 miles

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.

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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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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