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P325 PRF

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

176,538 mi
Last recorded176,538 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2015
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2015 176,538 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both rear brake discs corroded

nearside front upper inner wheel arch corroded

offside front inner wheel arch corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2014 175,433 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 170,946 miles

Condensation ar nearside front headlamp

Offside front steering drop arm ball joint dust cover starting to perish

Rear brake discs excessively corroded and pitted

Slight oil leak around front differential pinion seal

Various oil leaks around engine and transfer box

Fail 1 Aug 2013 170,927 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Condensation ar nearside front headlamp

Offside front steering drop arm ball joint dust cover starting to perish

Rear brake discs excessively corroded and pitted

Slight oil leak around front differential pinion seal

Various oil leaks around engine and transfer box

Pass 24 Aug 2012 166,875 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2012 166,875 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 163,538 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 163,538 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 160,462 miles

o/s and n/s front brake discs pitted

o/s front tyre underinflated

Pass 5 Mar 2010 158,837 miles

Clutch release bearing noisy

Exhaust system corroded in places

Ignition barrel stiff to operate

Fail 3 Mar 2010 158,827 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Clutch release bearing noisy

Exhaust system corroded in places

Ignition barrel stiff to operate

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 54,880 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2008 146,100 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 146,082 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2007 127,850 miles

HANBRAKE MECHANISM CONTAMINATED.

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE HAS NAIL IN TREAD.

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE REAR WHEEL ARCHES CORRODED.

OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE DISC PITTED.

PAS OIL LEAK AROUND RESEVOIR.

SLIGHT PLAY AT STEERING BOX.

Pass 26 Apr 2006 114,120 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 PRF is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 P325 PRF, 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 PRF is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 25 April 1997.

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