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P31 XRH

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

188,025 mi
Last recorded188,025 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2021
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP31 XRH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2021 188,025 miles

underbody covered in sealants

Pass 24 Nov 2020 187,999 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal n/s & o/s front & rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2020 187,999 miles

Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

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

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired all body mountings (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 187,905 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Dec 2017 186,516 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 152,777 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 142,260 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 129,177 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 129,177 miles

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 115,392 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 113,065 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2006 113,064 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2005 99,433 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2005 99,433 miles

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

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

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

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

Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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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P31 XRH is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P31 XRH, 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 P31 XRH registered?

P31 XRH is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 January 1997.

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