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P253 LEV

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

45,683 mi
Last recorded45,683 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP253 LEV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 45,683 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner step area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 45,397 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Al tyres starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 44,915 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2022 44,602 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 43,833 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 43,200 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 42,552 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2019 42,546 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Sep 2018 41,797 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 40,900 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 39,704 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 38,647 miles

oil leak

Pass 1 Sep 2014 37,592 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 36,513 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 357 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 35,730 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 34,867 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 34,101 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 33,510 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 133,008 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 32,996 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2007 32,230 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 30,700 miles

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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P253 LEV is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 P253 LEV, 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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P253 LEV is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 January 1997.

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