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P24 FFP

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2019
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

119,511 mi
Last recorded119,511 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2018
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP24 FFP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2018 119,511 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Outer Body has slight corrosion LOWER DOOR PILLAR. (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 26 Mar 2018 119,511 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Outer Body has slight corrosion LOWER DOOR PILLAR. (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 116,693 miles

interior mirror missing

Fail 30 Jan 2017 116,625 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front brake binding both (3.7.B.1)

rear brake binding both (3.7.B.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

interior mirror missing

Pass 22 Jan 2016 103,908 miles

Centre Rear Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 9 Dec 2015 103,412 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Centre Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

both near side tyres going out of shape

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2014 97,787 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2014 97,776 miles

Centre Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 97,757 miles

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

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

nearside front inner wheel arch excessively corroded, not with in 30cm of a perscribed area

nearside rear inner wheel arch excessively corroded, not with in 30cm of a perscribed area

offside rear inner wheel arch excessively corroded, not with in 30cm of a peersscribed area

rear suspention bump stops missing

Fail 23 Feb 2012 97,757 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside 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)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

nearside front inner wheel arch excessively corroded, not with in 30cm of a perscribed area

nearside rear inner wheel arch excessively corroded, not with in 30cm of a perscribed area

offside rear inner wheel arch excessively corroded, not with in 30cm of a peersscribed area

rear suspention bump stops missing

Pass 11 Jun 2010 97,735 miles

nearside front inner wheel arch excessively corroded, not with in 30cm of a load bearing point

nearside rear of sill excessively corroded, not with in 30cm of a load bearing point

Fail 9 Jun 2010 97,735 miles

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

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

nearside front inner wheel arch excessively corroded, not with in 30cm of a load bearing point

nearside rear of sill excessively corroded, not with in 30cm of a load bearing point

Pass 9 Jun 2009 97,569 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 8 Jun 2009 97,569 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 24 Apr 2008 95,081 miles

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

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

Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

offside rear tyre on the legal limit 1.6mm

Pass 24 Apr 2008 95,081 miles

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

offside rear tyre on the legal limit 1.6mm

Pass 19 Apr 2007 86,698 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 86,693 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Apr 2006 74,691 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 74,691 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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P24 FFP is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P24 FFP, 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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P24 FFP is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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