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P317 AWY

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2476cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

172,053 mi
Last recorded172,053 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2022
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP317 AWY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,476cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2022 172,053 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 167,236 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 162,525 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2020 162,512 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 157,407 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 150,733 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2018 150,720 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 143,307 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2016 108,221 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 100,352 miles

slight travel on brake pedle

Pass 7 Apr 2014 98,117 miles

Oil leak

rear shock absorber upper bushes becoming deteriated

Fail 3 Apr 2014 98,108 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Oil leak

o/s headlight retaining moisture

rear shock absorber upper bushes becoming deteriated

Pass 9 Apr 2013 97,130 miles

both rear shocker bushes getting worn

engine and axle oil leaks

front .centre and rear chassis to body mounts getting corroded

front springs getting corroded

front suspension arm bushes getting worn

front swivel hubs showing signs of weeping

poor image offside headlamp

some corrosion both front inner arches

some corrosion offside bulkhead near servo mount

some play steering box

tow bar and mounting points getting corroded

Fail 4 Apr 2013 97,110 miles

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

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

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

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

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

both rear shocker bushes getting worn

engine and axle oil leaks

front .centre and rear chassis to body mounts getting corroded

front springs getting corroded

front suspension arm bushes getting worn

front swivel hubs showing signs of weeping

poor image offside headlamp

some corrosion both front inner arches

some corrosion offside bulkhead near servo mount

some play steering box

tow bar and mounting points getting corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2012 94,503 miles

Brake pipes to rear getting corroded.

Engine oil leak.

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear body mounting points getting corroded.

Rear discs getting corroded.

Rear pads getting low.

Rear prop shaft rubber spliting.

Rear shocker bushes getting worn.

Slight play near side rear wheel bearing.

Tow bar mounting bracket getting corroded.

Fail 2 Apr 2012 94,491 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Brake pipes to rear getting corroded.

Engine oil leak.

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear body mounting points getting corroded.

Rear discs getting corroded.

Rear pads getting low.

Rear prop shaft rubber spliting.

Rear shocker bushes getting worn.

Slight play near side rear wheel bearing.

Tow bar mounting bracket getting corroded.

Pass 31 Mar 2011 92,285 miles

both front suspension turrets getting corroded

both track rod end rubber boots split

engine oil leak

front shocker bushes getting worn

tow bar and mounting points getting corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2010 88,287 miles

engine oil leak

front suspension turrets getting corroded

front tie bar bushes getting perished

some corrosion rear step sills

tow bar and mounting points getting corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2009 85,375 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 70,405 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 55,032 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 41,149 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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P317 AWY is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,476cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 P317 AWY, 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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P317 AWY is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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