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P325 HAY

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

261,034 mi
Last recorded261,034 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2018
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP325 HAY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2018 261,034 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Dec 2018 261,032 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner seal (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire engine bay (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 227,225 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2017 227,225 miles

Nearside Front Inner Body has a projection caused by damage wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage sill (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage sill (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2016 211,338 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play nearside & offside (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front brake pipe corroded

Nearside washer poor

Rear nearside & offside brake pipe(s) corroded

oil leak

Fail 6 Dec 2016 211,311 miles

Brake performance not tested due to leaking caliper (3.7.A.1)

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

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt above axle (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking calliper (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front wheel bearing has slight play nearside & offside (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front brake pipe corroded

Nearside washer poor

Rear nearside & offside brake pipe(s) corroded

oil leak

Pass 6 Nov 2015 205,865 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2015 204,916 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

bonnet safety catch inoperative

Pass 1 Dec 2014 188,245 miles

tread depths: n/s/f on 7.5mm, o/s/f on 8mm, both rear on 8.5mm.

tyre size: 235/70/16 106S.

Fail 28 Nov 2014 188,098 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

tread depths: n/s/f on 7.5mm, o/s/f on 8mm, both rear on 8.5mm.

tyre size: 235/70/16 106S.

Pass 15 Nov 2013 170,464 miles

n/s/r seat belt not checked child seat fitted

o/s steering drop arm ball joint cover deteriorated but preventing ingress

oil leak n/s/r hub area

Fail 14 Nov 2013 170,459 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/r seat belt not checked child seat fitted

o/s steering drop arm ball joint cover deteriorated but preventing ingress

oil leak n/s/r hub area

Pass 30 Nov 2012 157,419 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

drop arm ball joint cover is split

nearside front tyre is low on inner edge

Pass 28 Nov 2011 146,792 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 140,671 miles

Oil leak

rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 13 Nov 2009 32,882 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 127,422 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2008 127,329 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2007 119,701 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 108,291 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2005 94,183 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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P325 HAY is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 124,978 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 HAY, 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 HAY is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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