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P422 MWP

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

209,815 mi
Last recorded209,815 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP422 MWP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 209,815 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2025 203,087 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 197,764 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 193,333 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 190,153 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 185,984 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 177,780 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 170,395 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 161,193 miles

slight corrosion o/s outer sill

Front Bumper insecure

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

slight corrosion o/s and n/s/f inner wings

Fail 3 Jul 2017 160,956 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting loose (2.4.C.3a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Bumper insecure

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

slight corrosion o/s and n/s/f inner wings

slight corrosion o/s outer sill

Pass 16 Aug 2016 152,192 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 25 Jul 2016 152,137 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear body mounting corroded

Offside Front body mounting corroded

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

Pass 9 Jul 2015 143,721 miles

Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 141,080 miles

Rear Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 133,110 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 121,922 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 18 Jul 2012 121,922 miles

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 110,076 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 104,248 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 99,510 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 92,791 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 86,016 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2006 80,248 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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P422 MWP 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 87%.

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 P422 MWP, 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 P422 MWP registered?

P422 MWP is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 January 1997.

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