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P282 OEW

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

150,199 mi
Last recorded150,199 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP282 OEW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 150,199 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2023 150,142 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Cab fixing missing, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Cab fixing missing, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 149,474 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 146,761 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 147,761 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 142,617 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 139,108 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2016 139,108 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2015 135,784 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 131,342 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 126,888 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 122,733 miles

Nearside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Oct 2011 117,380 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2010 112,283 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2009 107,339 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2009 107,339 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2008 101,993 miles

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 13 Oct 2008 101,993 miles

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

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 96,366 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 87,433 miles

n/s/r tyrewallcut

Fail 31 Oct 2005 77,193 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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P282 OEW is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 P282 OEW, 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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P282 OEW is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 22 May 1997.

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