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P417 GNN

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

176,865 mi
Last recorded176,865 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2024
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP417 GNN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2024 176,865 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 173,295 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 167,603 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 164,735 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 160,357 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2019 160,357 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 May 2018 156,544 miles

General vehicle condition corroded on underside covered by underseal n's non obligatory mirror damaged osf inner arch holed near servo but not supported panel

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Fail 24 May 2018 156,544 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (1.1.2 (c))

General vehicle condition corroded on underside covered by underseal n's non obligatory mirror damaged osf inner arch holed near servo but not supported panel

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Fail 2 May 2018

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Centre (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Centre rear (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 Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inside wheel arch (5.2.6)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

General vehicle condition corroded on underside underside of vehicle covered in underseal

Non obligatory mirror damaged off side front inner arch holed near servo but not supported panel

Fail 5 Jan 2018 156,470 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

nearside front inner arch holed and corroded

offside front inner arch holed and corroded near servo but not a supporting panel

Pass 9 Dec 2016 137,316 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 126,260 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 119,464 miles

front end of o/s sill back & rear cross member getting weak

Pass 10 Dec 2013 113,581 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2012 106,156 miles

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 28 Dec 2011 100,797 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 7 Dec 2010 92,927 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Dec 2010 92,927 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 87,528 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2009 79,251 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 6 Jan 2009 79,251 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 72,477 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 67,228 miles

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

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

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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P417 GNN is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 P417 GNN, 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 P417 GNN registered?

P417 GNN is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 21 March 1997.

Is P417 GNN safe to buy?

The MOT history for P417 GNN shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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