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P423 STM

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2021
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

153,065 mi
Last recorded153,065 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2021
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP423 STM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Fail 16 Mar 2021 153,065 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced foot well (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 151,888 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2020 151,809 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 150,705 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2019 150,705 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 149,648 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2018 149,648 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 148,762 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2017 148,723 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour lens damaged (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Mar 2016 146,660 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016 146,660 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 142,757 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 141,297 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 141,297 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 139,485 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 132,327 miles

front tyres perished

spare tyre perished

Pass 23 Mar 2011 125,775 miles

Oil leak

both front tyres perished

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Mar 2010 119,501 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 119,501 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 16 Feb 2010 119,351 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 119,322 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2009 119,321 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Fail 9 Dec 2008 119,319 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear door dosent open from outside

Pass 2 Nov 2007 118,383 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 16 Nov 2006 114,279 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Nov 2006 114,279 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 109,681 miles

Offside Front 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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P423 STM is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P423 STM, 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 P423 STM registered?

P423 STM is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 25 April 1997.

Is P423 STM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P423 STM shows 27 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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