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P431 MWP

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

87,557 mi
Last recorded87,557 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP431 MWP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 16 Oct 2025 87,557 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 87,521 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 87,465 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 87,104 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 85,689 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 82,984 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 80,811 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 77,446 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 74,516 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 70,859 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 66,343 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 61,228 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 56,969 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2008 52,780 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2007 49,139 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2006 45,040 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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P431 MWP is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P431 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P431 MWP registered?

P431 MWP is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 January 1997.

Is P431 MWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P431 MWP shows 16 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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