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P309 OET

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

59,132 mi
Last recorded59,132 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2024
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP309 OET
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2024 59,132 miles

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 24 Jan 2024 59,099 miles

Nearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt On front axle (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt On front axle (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2023 58,666 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2021 54,771 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 52,050 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 48,634 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2019 48,634 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 44,268 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2017 40,013 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 35,104 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 29,729 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2014 25,461 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f steering knuckle joint has slight play

Fail 1 Apr 2013 20,825 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2013 20,825 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2012 45,171 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2012 45,171 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 41,249 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2010 35,567 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 30,121 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 14 Feb 2008 22,618 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2008 22,618 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2007 15,567 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2005 6,775 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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P309 OET is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 P309 OET, 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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P309 OET is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 July 1997.

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