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P325 ERD

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Bronze Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

179,829 mi
Last recorded179,829 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2024
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP325 ERD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2024 179,829 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all rear ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear ()

Pass 3 Jun 2023 175,713 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2022 171,867 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 167,975 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

steering wheel angle is slightly out

Pass 31 Jan 2018 159,275 miles

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

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Osr bump stop missing

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

Pass 20 Jan 2017 150,348 miles

Central Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear bump stop missing

Pass 13 Jan 2016 141,667 miles

Offside Rear bump stop missing

Fail 13 Jan 2016 141,667 miles

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

Offside Rear bump stop missing

Fail 21 Jan 2015 139,006 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 138,921 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 30 Jan 2014 138,914 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

advance corrosion around under side inner sills and body mountings.

Pass 25 Jan 2013 133,707 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 127,605 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 122,409 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jan 2010 116,397 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 108,637 miles

front no. plate disfigured to limit.

offside rear anti-roll bar link worn near to lim it.

offside rear top shock absorber bushes show wear.

Fail 21 Feb 2008 108,556 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Outer Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

front no. plate disfigured to limit.

offside rear anti-roll bar link worn near to lim it.

offside rear brake binding to limit.

offside rear lamp in bumper not working

offside rear top shock absorber bushes show wear.

Pass 15 Feb 2007 100,052 miles

Propshaft component defective

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2005 87,524 miles

BOTH REAR DISCS POOR CONDITION.

BOTH REAR TYRES WORN TO 2mm/TREAD AREA AND SIDEWALLS CRACKING.

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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P325 ERD is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Bronze with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 P325 ERD, 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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P325 ERD is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 January 1997.

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The MOT history for P325 ERD shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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