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P312 RYB

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

154,951 mi
Last recorded154,951 miles
Recorded on11 May 2018
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP312 RYB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 May 2018 154,951 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre perishing between treads

Oil leak engine ()

Rear bump stops missing both sides

Fail 10 May 2018 154,949 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded and floor (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

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

Oil leak engine ()

Rear bump stops missing both sides

Pass 11 May 2017 144,013 miles

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

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

Oil leak engine ()

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

general corrosion under side of vehicle

Fail 10 May 2017 144,011 miles

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings out rigger to inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded and boot floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak engine ()

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

general corrosion under side of vehicle

Pass 11 May 2016 134,338 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules and rear all (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

engine oil leak

Fail 11 May 2016 134,338 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules and rear all (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

engine oil leak

Pass 12 May 2015 118,940 miles

Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

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

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 9 May 2015 118,940 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2014 113,649 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

all front steering ball joint dust covers perishing

both forward track rod bushes deteriorated

both rear top shocker bushes worn

corrosion to o/s/r wheel arch

n/s/f wheel bearing has slight play

n/s/r tyre perishing

o/s/f tyre perished and has cuts in tread

o/s/r anti roll bar 'D' bush has slight play

Fail 12 Jun 2014 113,449 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/r anti roll bar 'D' bush has slight play

Centre Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

all front steering ball joint dust covers perishing

both forward track rod bushes deteriorated

both rear top shocker bushes worn

corrosion to o/s/r wheel arch

n/s/f wheel bearing has slight play

n/s/r tyre perishing

o/s/f tyre perished and has cuts in tread

Pass 7 Jun 2013 107,575 miles

front brake pads wearing low

nearside rear tyre worn to legal limit and perished

play in nearside and offside rear top shock absorber bushes

slight play in offside rear anti-roll bar link arm bushes

Pass 15 Jun 2012 103,054 miles

offside rear tyre perishing and wearing low

Pass 25 May 2011 97,944 miles

slight play in nearside rear top shock absorber bush

Pass 25 May 2010 93,039 miles

Play in nearside and offside rear,top and bottom shock absorber bushes

Underside of vehicle very dirty

Pass 20 May 2009 88,353 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 84,516 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 80,590 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 76,512 miles
Pass 27 May 2005 72,413 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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P312 RYB is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 P312 RYB, 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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P312 RYB is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 6 June 1997.

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