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P321 RDE

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

84,095 mi
Last recorded84,095 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2014
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP321 RDE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2014 84,095 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 79,754 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 75,616 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 71,687 miles

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

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

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 12 Feb 2010 67,485 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 63,241 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2009 63,241 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 59,218 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2008 59,213 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2007 54,749 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 18 Feb 2006 50,212 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 RDE is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 P321 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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What year was P321 RDE registered?

P321 RDE is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 21 February 1997.

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The MOT history for P321 RDE shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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