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P417 NOH

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2022
Tests28 (15 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate53.6%

Mileage

202,330 mi
Last recorded202,330 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2021
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP417 NOH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 13 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2021 202,330 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2021 202,330 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 196,830 miles

Corrosion around rear body mountings

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2020 196,678 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired Floor and inner sll (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Corrosion around rear body mountings

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2019 181,387 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2019 181,269 miles

Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded Under servo (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2017 178,999 miles

all of body has had major welding repaired

Fail 2 Aug 2017 178,994 miles

Fuel tank insecure tank strap (7.2.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

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

all of body has had major welding repaired

Pass 26 Aug 2016 176,861 miles

Oil leak engine ()

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

front bumper loose

Fail 27 Jul 2016 176,861 miles

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users bumper (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded door pillar (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded door arch (5.2.6)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded and o/s crossmeber (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inillner and outer sills (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill and inner sills (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (3.7.E.1)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 174,689 miles

Rear exhaust tailpipe missing

front brake pads loose/worn in caliper carriers

nearside and offside rear lower outer quarters corroded

Fail 25 Aug 2015 174,684 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded arch/inner wing split (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded under arch/inner wing (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded under sill back (5.2.6)

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

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

Rear exhaust tailpipe missing

front brake pads loose/worn in caliper carriers

nearside and offside rear lower outer quarters corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2014 169,906 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014 169,901 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

nearside and offside under sill backs starting to corrode

offside lower outer quarter corroding

Pass 16 Aug 2013 165,733 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 165,730 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear 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 Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

nearside front upper inner arch corrodedto excess no prescribed area

Pass 24 Aug 2012 160,949 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

all under side brake pip[es greased unable to inspect

Fail 20 Aug 2012

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

Nearside Vehicle structure 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 (5.2.6)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

all under side brake pip[es greased unable to inspect

Pass 17 Aug 2011 156,995 miles

n/s/r body mount corroded

o/s/r n/s/r lower arm bushes some splitting

oil leak to engine

some corrosion to n/s/f o/s/f inner flitches under bonnet

some pitting to o/s/f b/disk

Fail 16 Aug 2011 156,995 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

n/s/r body mount corroded

o/s/r n/s/r lower arm bushes some splitting

oil leak to engine

some corrosion to n/s/f o/s/f inner flitches under bonnet

some pitting to o/s/f b/disk

Pass 5 Aug 2010 149,915 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 143,105 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/f hub seal leaking oil

n/s/sf inner wheel arsc heavily corroded

o/s/f body mount heavily corroded

rear quarter panels corroded and insercure

unable to test rear seat belts

Fail 7 Aug 2009 143,104 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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 (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/f hub seal leaking oil

n/s/sf inner wheel arsc heavily corroded

o/s/f body mount heavily corroded

rear quarter panels corroded and insercure

unable to test rear seat belts

Pass 8 Aug 2008 135,819 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/f hub leaking oil

o/s and n/s rear wheel arches corroded

o/s/f dim/dip system not working

rear diff pinion oil seal leaking oil

Fail 7 Aug 2008 135,817 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/f hub leaking oil

o/s and n/s rear wheel arches corroded

o/s/f dim/dip system not working

rear diff pinion oil seal leaking oil

Pass 6 Aug 2007 126,214 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 26 Jul 2007 126,212 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Jul 2006 114,834 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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P417 NOH is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.6%.

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 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 P417 NOH, 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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P417 NOH is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 20 June 1997.

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