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P271 VWR

1997 Land Rover Discovery

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

167,093 mi
Last recorded167,093 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP271 VWR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 167,093 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Underside body (6.2.2 (d) (i))

vehicle heavily modified

Pass 4 Jul 2024 167,081 miles

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute all (4.4.4 (a))

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

vehicle heavily modified

Pass 3 Feb 2023 166,827 miles

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute all (4.4.4 (a))

vehicle heavily modified

Pass 3 Dec 2021 166,824 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive UNDERBODY (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 166,575 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 166,543 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2018 165,336 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 161,828 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 158,165 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 152,783 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 145,327 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 May 2013 136,755 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 131,364 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 123,163 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 115,815 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 106,746 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 98,812 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 89,235 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2007 89,235 miles

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 7 Jun 2006 82,962 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 82,955 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

engine oil leak

front brake pads low

rear brake discs corroded

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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P271 VWR is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 P271 VWR, 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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P271 VWR is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 7 February 1997.

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