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P35 RTM

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

188,212 mi
Last recorded188,212 miles
Recorded on20 May 2019
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP35 RTM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 20 May 2019 188,212 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Body mounting fixings insecure such that stability is seriously impaired sill (6.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Body mounting fixings insecure such that stability is seriously impaired sill (6.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Body mounting fixings insecure such that stability is seriously impaired (6.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Body mounting fixings insecure such that stability is seriously impaired sill (6.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front wheel arch corroded

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

Rear Floor not fully secure corroded (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2018 185,300 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 185,220 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 180,100 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Fail 3 Apr 2017 180,042 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 172,304 miles

engine oil leaks

handbrake button sticking

Fail 18 Mar 2016 172,282 miles

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

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

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 Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 164,091 miles

corrosion to o/s n/s inner wings front

Pass 17 Apr 2014 161,259 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 157,076 miles

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

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

inner wings corroded front

o/s n/s sills covered makeing inspection impossibe

Fail 20 Dec 2012 156,851 miles

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

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

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

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

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

inner wings corroded front

o/s n/s sills covered makeing inspection impossibe

Pass 12 Jan 2012 151,226 miles

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

both outer sills starting to corrode

front to rear metal brake pipe starting to corrode

Pass 19 Jan 2011 39,991 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 39,991 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 28 Jan 2010 131,037 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 131,037 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside rear door shut corroded

offside swivel seal starting to leak

offside wiper starting to smear

play noted in seering box ball joint

rear wiper split

Pass 17 Feb 2009 121,822 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 110,331 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 97,841 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 86,603 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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P35 RTM is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P35 RTM, 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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P35 RTM is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 9 January 1997.

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