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P314 RNM

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

167,266 mi
Last recorded167,266 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2023
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP314 RNM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2023 167,266 miles

Nearside Inner wing corroded

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2023 167,260 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner wing corroded

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 160,147 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2022 160,142 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 159,578 miles

Offside Front hub heavily greased

tow ball removed

Fail 2 Oct 2019 159,574 miles

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced and main beam inop (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front hub heavily greased

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

tow ball removed

Pass 3 Oct 2018 156,239 miles

Front body mountings corroded

screen damaged

Fail 28 Sep 2018 156,239 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Seat belt anchorage loose all (7.1.1 (b))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front body mountings corroded

screen damaged

Fail 25 May 2018 156,236 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

front screen damaged

Pass 26 May 2017 151,627 miles

Nearside Rear Lower inner wheel arch corroded

Offside Front Inner wheel arch corroded

general corrosion to underside

screen cracked centre lower

Pass 10 May 2016 147,500 miles

general corrosion to underside

offside front inner wing corroded and nearside rear and nearside front

screen cracked centre lower

Pass 12 May 2015 142,898 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

screen cracked o/s lower

Pass 9 May 2014 138,661 miles

corrosion to o/s front inner wing

play in o/s front hub swivel

rear propshaft drive coupling perished

screen cracked centre lower

Pass 10 May 2013 134,341 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slieght play in propshaft u jays

Pass 11 May 2012 129,354 miles

screen cracked lower

Fail 26 Apr 2012 129,351 miles

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

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

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

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

screen cracked lower

Pass 8 Apr 2011 123,989 miles

n/s rear body fixing point corroded / screen cracked lower /

Pass 9 Apr 2010 118,823 miles

screen cracked centre lower

Fail 8 Apr 2010 118,818 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

screen cracked centre lower

Pass 9 Apr 2009 114,911 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

crack in screen on lower o/s corner / one rear side light out

Pass 9 Apr 2008 109,729 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 9 Apr 2008 109,729 miles

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 106,149 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 101,808 miles

Offside Rear Lower Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear tail pipe corroded / o/s rear lower light lense cracked /

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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P314 RNM is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 124,978 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 P314 RNM, 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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What year was P314 RNM registered?

P314 RNM is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 21 January 1997.

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