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P321 POT

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

155,223 mi
Last recorded155,223 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2013
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP321 POT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2013 155,223 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

offside rear shock absorber top bush slightly worn

rear propshaft rubber couplimg starting to crack

Fail 3 Sep 2013 155,223 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

offside rear shock absorber top bush slightly worn

rear propshaft rubber couplimg starting to crack

Fail 4 Sep 2012 146,336 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 146,336 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 137,202 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 137,202 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 128,731 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 128,692 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 111,281 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 96,775 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 96,547 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Aug 2007 86,252 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 86,252 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 79,239 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2006 79,239 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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P321 POT is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 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 P321 POT, 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 P321 POT registered?

P321 POT is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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The MOT history for P321 POT shows 15 tests with a 53.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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