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P300 TDL

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

131,879 mi
Last recorded131,879 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP300 TDL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 131,879 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2025 131,846 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 131,795 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 131,751 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 131,692 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 131,152 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 131,109 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 131,088 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 131,036 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 130,583 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 129,688 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 129,030 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2013 127,086 miles

nearside and offside inner sills and front inner arches all have slight corrosion

Pass 23 Jan 2012 126,190 miles

Slight corrosion on nearside front inner arch

Pass 12 Jan 2011 125,979 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 125,844 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 124,228 miles

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

n/s/r arch corroded badly

Pass 24 Jan 2008 123,243 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2008 123,231 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2007 121,224 miles

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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P300 TDL is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 P300 TDL, 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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P300 TDL is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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