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P334 FTA

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

98,679 mi
Last recorded98,679 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP334 FTA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Fail 18 Aug 2026 98,679 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Emission control equipment obviously modified egr deleted (8.2.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension locking device missing front track rod end (5.3.6 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering locking device missing steering arm (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Spare wheel likely to become detached (6.1.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security body mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security body mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear foot floor holed, corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2019 93,068 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 86,351 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 78,763 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 74,821 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 70,746 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 62,559 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 58,433 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 51,571 miles

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

offside front tyre wearing edges

Pass 12 Feb 2011 46,520 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 41,183 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Feb 2009 33,355 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2008 25,303 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 18 Dec 2006 15,295 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 8,232 miles

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

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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P334 FTA is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 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 P334 FTA, 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 P334 FTA registered?

P334 FTA is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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