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P2 GRN

1997 Land Rover Discovery

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

80,947 mi
Last recorded80,947 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2025
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP2 GRN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Fail 17 Feb 2025 80,947 miles

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Feb 2024 77,897 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 75,284 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 73,039 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 70,525 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 69,161 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 66,059 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 63,193 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2018 63,180 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion Front inner wings ...out riggers all .... sills (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2017 61,470 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 59,035 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2016 59,031 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 55,852 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 52,802 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2013 49,239 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 44,946 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2011 41,917 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2011 41,905 miles

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2010 38,289 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2009 36,058 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 34,446 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 34,436 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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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P2 GRN is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in White 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 P2 GRN, 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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P2 GRN is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 20 May 1997.

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