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P298 DNT

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

228,731 mi
Last recorded228,731 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2015
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP298 DNT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2015 228,731 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

surface corrosion on many mech.componets

Pass 10 Jan 2014 227,575 miles

front inner antiroll bar bushes slight play

front to rear steel brake pipe rusted

nearside rear body mounting rusted

rear brake pipe across axle rusted

Fail 6 Jan 2014 227,579 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

front inner antiroll bar bushes slight play

front to rear steel brake pipe rusted

nearside rear body mounting rusted

rear brake pipe across axle rusted

Pass 8 Jan 2013 226,729 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

inner antiroll bar bushes slight play

nearside sill starting to rust

slight blow on rear box

slight play nearside trackrod end

Pass 18 Jul 2011 219,761 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 210,899 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2010 210,896 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2009 197,018 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Aug 2008 182,543 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Aug 2008 182,543 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jul 2007 167,635 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 28 Jul 2007 167,635 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Aug 2006 152,264 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2006 152,264 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 May 2005 144,061 miles
Fail 9 May 2005 144,052 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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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P298 DNT is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P298 DNT, 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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P298 DNT is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 January 1997.

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