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P414 LSP

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2025
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

249,850 mi
Last recorded249,850 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2024
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP414 LSP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2024 249,850 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 249,795 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 248,410 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 243,356 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 238,113 miles

Engine oil very low.

Offside front blade split.

Offside front brake pipe slightly corroded.

Offside front headlamp pattern slightly deteriorated but not resulting in no pattern.

Offside rear tyre valve slightly deteriorated.

Rear registration lamp slightly dim.

Fail 27 Jul 2012 238,110 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Engine oil very low.

Offside front blade split.

Offside front brake pipe slightly corroded.

Offside front headlamp pattern slightly deteriorated but not resulting in no pattern.

Offside rear tyre valve slightly deteriorated.

Rear registration lamp slightly dim.

Pass 18 Jul 2011 230,148 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 217,626 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2010 217,626 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2009 199,742 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 194,279 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2007 189,464 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 183,089 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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P414 LSP is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 P414 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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P414 LSP is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 June 1997.

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