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P431 XWY

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2022
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

107,503 mi
Last recorded107,503 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2021
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2021 107,503 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 7 Dec 2021 107,494 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning in bumper (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 106,660 miles

rfear seats not fit

Pass 24 Nov 2017 104,739 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 24 Nov 2017 104,739 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 103,888 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Propshaft universal joint worn front prop rear joint ()

Fail 2 Dec 2016 103,888 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecure bolt/nut loose (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting nut missing bolt/nut loose (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Propshaft universal joint worn front prop rear joint ()

Pass 7 Jan 2015 99,472 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 7 Jan 2015 99,472 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 29 Apr 2013 94,648 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 17 Apr 2013 94,632 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Front Upper Electrical wiring damaged, but not likely to cause a short (1.9.2b)

Offside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2011 92,409 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear propshaft rubber coupling cracking

Fail 15 Dec 2011 92,389 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear propshaft rubber coupling cracking

Pass 5 Jan 2011 90,567 miles

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

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

sill holed on off side front

Pass 7 Jan 2010 85,736 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2010 85,735 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 10 Jan 2009 79,889 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2008 73,573 miles

Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2008 73,573 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Pass 27 Dec 2006 65,968 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 30 Dec 2005 59,629 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2005 59,600 miles

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

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

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 XWY is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 XWY, 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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P431 XWY is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 May 1997.

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