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P428 CFF

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

138,836 mi
Last recorded138,836 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP428 CFF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 138,836 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 137,218 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 135,630 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive between gearbox and engine block (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front steering damper slightly worn bushes

Pass 28 Oct 2020 135,256 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides to calipers (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output damp (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering box arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))

rear seats removed seat belts not tested

Fail 28 Oct 2020 135,256 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides to calipers (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output damp (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering box arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))

rear seats removed seat belts not tested

Pass 4 Nov 2019 132,334 miles

Both rear inner wheel arches corroded

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 122,618 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2018 118,157 miles

Nearside Rear Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear of axle (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear of axle (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2014 114,177 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2014 114,164 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2013 109,968 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2013 109,947 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2012 105,462 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2012 105,457 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2011 102,910 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2011 102,910 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2010 100,714 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside rear non obligatory light inop

Oil leak

rear pinion oil seal leaking

Fail 21 Dec 2010 100,714 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside rear non obligatory light inop

Oil leak

rear pinion oil seal leaking

Pass 11 Dec 2009 98,885 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 29 Nov 2008 97,512 miles

Oil leak

Pass 30 Nov 2007 95,080 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 Dec 2006 92,968 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2006 92,891 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

fuel filler pipe badly cracked

rear metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2005 90,777 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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P428 CFF is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 P428 CFF, 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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P428 CFF is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 21 January 1997.

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