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P429 DFR

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Lpg 3947cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2021
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

161,441 mi
Last recorded161,441 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2020
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP429 DFR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,947cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2020 161,441 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 160,020 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 26 Apr 2019 160,020 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Seat belt likely to become detached in the event of a collision by body mount (7.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 May 2017 159,197 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 159,197 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2016 155,432 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 155,427 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2014 149,783 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2014 149,457 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 132,332 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 130,379 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2011 127,950 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2011 127,930 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror not clearly visible from the drivers seat or incapable of being adjusted to be clearly visible from the driver's seat (8.1.1d)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

o/sr n/sr bump stops missing

Pass 1 Nov 2010 118,589 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 117,668 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2010 116,626 miles

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

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

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

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)

Body has corrosion

Fail 2 Jun 2010 116,499 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

air box insecure

battery insecure

coolant leaking

engine oily

park brake lever close to stop

propshaft rear uj defective

underside of vehicle very rusty/ body mounts corroded

Pass 7 May 2009 114,023 miles

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

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

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

air filter housing damaged

both wiper blades split

engine & gearrbox oily

park brake lever close to stop

Fail 7 May 2009 114,023 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

air filter housing damaged

both wiper blades split

engine & gearrbox oily

park brake lever close to stop

Pass 23 Nov 2007 86,508 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2007 86,507 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2005 112,489 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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P429 DFR is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 3,947cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 P429 DFR, 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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P429 DFR is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 12 May 1997.

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