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P412 LSP

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

189,917 mi
Last recorded189,917 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP412 LSP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 189,917 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

heavily undersealed

sill covers

Pass 7 Oct 2024 181,483 miles

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

heavily undersealed

Pass 6 Oct 2023 176,028 miles

heavily undersealed

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 16 Sep 2022 174,208 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel slight fee play (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning x1 (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 171,817 miles

Front headlight washers inop

Front springs rusting

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

all underbody undersealed and plates welded

front anti roll bar bushs cracking

front fog lights inop

hissing when pumping brake pedal sero ok

plastic covers over floors and engine

Pass 14 Feb 2020 167,096 miles

chassis and underside heavily undersealed

Pass 3 Jan 2019 161,004 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 152,146 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2016 144,871 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

child seats fitted to rear unable to fully inspect adult belts

oil leak

rear of steering box has a slight misting of oil

rear wiper blade worn/split

Pass 23 Nov 2015 139,152 miles

Offside Front slight play in hub

Fail 2 Oct 2015 139,139 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (3.5.1i)

Offside Front swivel joint leaking

Play on O/S/F wheel bearing

nail in O/S/F

play on N/S/F bearing

Pass 1 Oct 2014 131,970 miles

Oil leak

Fail 26 Sep 2014 131,954 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Sep 2013 127,401 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 127,396 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 125,619 miles

both front coil springs corroded

slight play offside front wheel bearing

Pass 23 Sep 2011 123,963 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 116,420 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 109,144 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 103,900 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 96,618 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 96,611 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2007 96,577 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2006 90,140 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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P412 LSP is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 P412 LSP, 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 P412 LSP registered?

P412 LSP is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 June 1997.

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