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P320 DFT

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

198,895 mi
Last recorded198,895 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP320 DFT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 198,895 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2025 197,958 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2024 197,204 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 194,140 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 185,775 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2020 180,941 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 173,205 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play a frame ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 169,105 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 167,061 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2016 167,061 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 163,891 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2016 163,868 miles

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion floor (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Body has a projection caused by corrosion front floor (6.1.C.1)

Offside Body has a projection caused by corrosion outer sill (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2015 157,222 miles

around front body points weak

near side rear outer sill weak

slight oil leak on off side front suspention tractor unit

Fail 6 Jan 2015 157,220 miles

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

around front body points weak

near side rear outer sill weak

slight oil leak on off side front suspention tractor unit

Pass 9 Jan 2014 153,329 miles

around both front body points weak

both rear reg lamps dim and off side rear lower light dim

Fail 6 Jan 2014 153,318 miles

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

around both front body points weak

both rear reg lamps dim and off side rear lower light dim

Pass 8 Jan 2013 142,904 miles

rear reg lamps dim

Pass 19 Jan 2012 132,620 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 132,469 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011 120,992 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 117,894 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 117,892 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 105,078 miles

REPAIRED FINISHED WITH SEAMSEALER AND UNDERSEAL

Fail 18 Sep 2009 104,981 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 92,691 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2008 92,681 miles

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 82,710 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 74,591 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2005 66,914 miles

Centre Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Aug 2005 66,914 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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P320 DFT is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P320 DFT, 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 P320 DFT registered?

P320 DFT is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 23 May 1997.

Is P320 DFT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P320 DFT shows 30 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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