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P316 RDE

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2016
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

135,826 mi
Last recorded135,826 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2016
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP316 RDE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Fail 22 Mar 2016 135,826 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 134,635 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 134,630 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 133,374 miles

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 25 Mar 2014 133,374 miles

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Apr 2013 131,948 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Apr 2012 130,834 miles

Bonnet release stiff

Both front brake pipes slightly corroded

Both rear reverse lights not working

Covers impede parts of the inspection

O/S wing mirror slight loose

O/S/R body sill is corroded

Oil started to leak

Slight play on both front track rod link ball joints

Vehicle is generally rusty

Washer aims high

Fail 2 Apr 2012 130,834 miles

Bonnet release stiff

Both front brake pipes slightly corroded

Both rear reverse lights not working

Covers impede parts of the inspection

O/S wing mirror slight loose

O/S/R body sill is corroded

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Oil started to leak

Slight play on both front track rod link ball joints

Vehicle is generally rusty

Washer aims high

Pass 31 Mar 2011 128,852 miles

Bonnet release stiff.

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Nearside rear brake disc pitted on inner face.

Offside and nearside inner sills corroding.

Offside and nearside track rod joint gaiters perishing.

Offside front and nearside front brake pipes corroding.

Offside of front bulkhead corroding.

Rear of offside sill panel holed by body mounting point.

Rear propshaft flexible coupling perishing.

Slight play in nearside front damper lower bush.

Slight play in offside track rod joint.

Slight play in rear suspension A frame ball joint.

Various areas of underside corroding.

Fail 30 Mar 2011 128,852 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Bonnet release stiff.

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Nearside rear brake disc pitted on inner face.

Offside and nearside inner sills corroding.

Offside and nearside track rod joint gaiters perishing.

Offside front and nearside front brake pipes corroding.

Offside of front bulkhead corroding.

Rear of offside sill panel holed by body mounting point.

Rear propshaft flexible coupling perishing.

Slight play in nearside front damper lower bush.

Slight play in offside track rod joint.

Slight play in rear suspension A frame ball joint.

Various areas of underside corroding.

Pass 25 Mar 2010 127,240 miles

Nearside rear brake disc slightly pitted.

Offside front inner wing corroding.

Offside rear lower indicator lens damaged.

Offside wiper slightly split.

Rear of nearside inner sill panel holed by body mounting.

Slight play in nearside front damper lower bush.

Slight play in nearside rear damper lower bush.

Slight play in rear suspension A frame ball joint.

Spare wheel rim damaged and tyre below legal limit.

Various areas of underside in poor condition due to corrosion.

Fail 19 Mar 2010 127,235 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside front door hard to open from inside.

Nearside rear brake disc slightly pitted.

Offside front inner wing corroding.

Offside rear lower indicator lens damaged.

Offside wiper slightly split.

Possible weep developing from power steering pipes along chassis front crossmember. Advise further investigation.

Rear of nearside inner sill panel holed by body mounting.

Slight play in nearside front damper lower bush.

Slight play in offside rear damper lower bush.

Slight play in rear suspension A frame ball joint.

Spare wheel rim damaged and tyre below legal limit.

Various areas of underside in poor condition due to corrosion.

Pass 31 Mar 2009 125,639 miles

N/S/R bumper corner cap is missing.

Noise from auxillary drive belt area, possibly power steering pump bearings.

Fail 31 Mar 2009 125,639 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

N/S/R bumper corner cap is missing.

Noise from auxillary drive belt area, possibly power steering pump bearings.

Pass 4 Apr 2008 117,087 miles

Fluid sweat over parts of power steering system.

Offside headlamp image deteriorated.

Play in offside rear anti-roll bar link.

Reverse lights work intermittently.

Fail 1 Apr 2008 117,087 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fluid sweat over parts of power steering system.

Offside headlamp image deteriorated.

Play in offside rear anti-roll bar link.

Reverse lights work intermittently.

Pass 9 Mar 2007 106,712 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 106,711 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Mar 2006 98,073 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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P316 RDE is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P316 RDE, 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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P316 RDE is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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