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P24 UAH

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

163,041 mi
Last recorded163,041 miles
Recorded on17 May 2021
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 May 2021 163,041 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front hub seal slight seep

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

body corroded by mountings

Fail 17 May 2021 163,041 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front hub seal slight seep

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

body corroded by mountings

Fail 8 May 2021 162,980 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inside door shut (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced corrosion inside door shut (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front hub seal slight seep

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

body corroded by mountings

corrosion on nearside inner sill

Pass 4 Jun 2019 160,891 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 4 Jun 2019 160,891 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 157,600 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 4 Jul 2018 157,570 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2017 155,437 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2017 155,402 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 152,667 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 150,903 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2015 150,898 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2014 148,554 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 141,538 miles

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)

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 129,555 miles

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 117,757 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Aug 2010 105,033 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 103,961 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 101,992 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 101,864 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 101,837 miles

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

Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2006 92,345 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2006 92,343 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 UAH is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 UAH, 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 P24 UAH registered?

P24 UAH is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 14 March 1997.

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