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P273 DNP

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

136,985 mi
Last recorded136,985 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2021
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP273 DNP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2021 136,985 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2020 136,386 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2019 136,098 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 135,767 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2017 134,609 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 133,759 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 132,773 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 130,951 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 124,621 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside front hub seal leaking grease

Pass 21 Dec 2012 93,960 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 93,284 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

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

Coolant leak

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside front wheel arch corroded

Oil leak

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Pass 28 Mar 2011 85,144 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 78,022 miles

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

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

osr chassis rusting

rear metal brake pipes rusty

Fail 16 Mar 2010 78,019 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

osr chassis rusting

rear metal brake pipes rusty

Pass 20 May 2009 73,274 miles

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

boot floor corroding

front no plate

n/s/f mirror glass cracked

n/s/f tyre scrubbing outside

o/s/f inner wing corroding

rear o/s and n/s seat belt mounts

Fail 18 May 2009 73,268 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

boot floor corroding

front no plate

n/s/f mirror glass cracked

n/s/f tyre scrubbing outside

o/s/f inner wing corroding

rear o/s and n/s seat belt mounts

Pass 8 May 2008 66,695 miles

boot floor starting to deteriate

front no plate slightly deteriated

o/s/f inner wing under bonnet deteriating

slight damage to o/s/f bumper

slightly smokey exhaust

Pass 22 May 2007 60,175 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 60,175 miles

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

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

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

o/s front inner wing starting to deteriate

Pass 19 May 2006 53,778 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 53,775 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

o/s front indicator loose

battery not clamped

disc pads on front and rear approaching 3mm

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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P273 DNP is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,459cc 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 P273 DNP, 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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P273 DNP is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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