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P293 UMR

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

147,298 mi
Last recorded147,298 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP293 UMR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 147,298 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2023 146,844 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 144,928 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 140,145 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 137,824 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2017 135,368 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 132,591 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 131,407 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play off of droparm (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 129,892 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 119,374 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside front body corroded in engine bay

Oil leak

Fail 23 Aug 2013 119,356 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside front body corroded in engine bay

Offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Oil leak

Pass 30 Aug 2012 114,832 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2012 114,793 miles

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

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

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

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside rear lower indicator not working

Pass 24 Aug 2011 103,979 miles

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

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

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 22 Aug 2011 103,979 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 24 Aug 2010 102,698 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 102,698 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 101,071 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 99,147 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 87,890 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 76,062 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 76,062 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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P293 UMR is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 P293 UMR, 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 P293 UMR registered?

P293 UMR is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 13 April 1997.

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