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P431 STM

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

212,865 mi
Last recorded212,865 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2015
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP431 STM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2015 212,865 miles

Boot floor corroded

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Corrosion repairs carried out and covered over

Rear n/s diff seal slight leak

Fail 12 Aug 2015 212,865 miles

Boot floor corroded

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Corrosion repairs carried out and covered over

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear n/s diff seal slight leak

Pass 12 Aug 2014 204,840 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 194,750 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 194,750 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 171,491 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 148,992 miles

ADVISORYS ON TEST869125531297

Fail 23 Aug 2011 148,988 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis 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)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

n/s/f back and frount track rod ends covers split

Pass 19 Aug 2010 145,919 miles

n/s and o/s front iner wing panels rusty and hold

slight play in o/s/front wheel bearing

surface rust on main metal brake pipe to brake hose

Fail 18 Aug 2010 145,916 miles

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

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

n/s and o/s front iner wing panels rusty and hold

slight play in o/s/front wheel bearing

surface rust on main metal brake pipe to brake hose

Pass 12 Aug 2009 142,085 miles

n/s and o/s under sills rusty and thin

n/s and o/s/f inner wing pannel rusty

n/s/r lower tail light inop

slight play in o/s/f drag link end

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

surface rust on metal brake pipe to centre brake hose

unable to check metal brake pipes fully due to protective coating

Pass 15 Aug 2008 134,850 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

slight play in drop arm steering joint

Fail 8 Aug 2008 134,846 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

slight play in drop arm steering joint

Pass 14 Aug 2007 128,328 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

slight marking on frount number plate

slight play in drop-arm steering joint

surface cut on n/s/f tyre on inner wall

Pass 24 Aug 2006 115,918 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 115,918 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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 STM is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P431 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 P431 STM registered?

P431 STM is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 April 1997.

Is P431 STM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P431 STM shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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