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P411 CRN

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

248,092 mi
Last recorded248,092 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP411 CRN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 248,092 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 247,286 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 245,486 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 243,230 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 240,187 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 236,885 miles
Pass 13 May 2020 234,288 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 8 May 2019 234,002 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear bumpstop missing

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine and o/s/f hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washers poor

Fail 7 May 2019 23,442 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear bumpstop missing

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine and o/s/f hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

One of two o/s/r lights inoperative

Windscreen washers poor

Pass 18 May 2018 231,942 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill area (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 May 2017 228,295 miles

Oil leak ()

one of two offside rear lights not working

Pass 11 May 2016 222,058 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 211,271 miles

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

Oil leak

nearside stop light dim

one of two nearside tail lights inoperative

wipers begining to perish

Pass 7 May 2014 204,541 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 201,392 miles
Fail 3 May 2013 201,215 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 May 2012 198,231 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

Fail 8 May 2012 198,229 miles

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

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

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

Pass 13 May 2011 192,916 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake discs corroded

oil leak from engine

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 12 May 2011 192,913 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake discs corroded

oil leak from engine

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2010 186,283 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2009 177,899 miles

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

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

engine white smoke on idle

Pass 16 Oct 2008 171,262 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 171,252 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 164,567 miles

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

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

suspect this vehical has a coolant leak.

Pass 9 Mar 2007 154,952 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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P411 CRN is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 P411 CRN, 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 P411 CRN registered?

P411 CRN is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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The MOT history for P411 CRN shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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