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P448 VWY

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

159,802 mi
Last recorded159,802 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP448 VWY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 159,802 miles

Central Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2026 159,802 miles

Central Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2025 148,878 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2024 135,662 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 133,851 miles

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2023 133,846 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested headlight not working on dipped beam (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 123,326 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2022 123,279 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill....... (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill....... (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to rear....... (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 117,671 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2019 114,007 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 110,289 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 108,745 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 106,351 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2015 105,514 miles

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

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

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

all tyres slightly cracking on side walls

Fail 22 Dec 2015 105,494 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

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

all tyres slightly cracking on side walls

Pass 9 Jan 2015 103,691 miles

All tyres starting to crack on side wall

Fail 5 Jan 2015 103,687 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

All tyres starting to crack on side wall

Pass 13 Jan 2014 100,399 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 96,624 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

body corrosion

front tyres low on inner edges

offside rear body mount not seem welded on all sides

oil leaks diff engine and box

poor body welding repairs

underbody corrosion

Fail 2 Oct 2012 96,624 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

body corrosion

front tyres low on inner edges

offside rear body mount not seem welded on all sides

oil leaks diff engine and box

poor body welding repairs

underbody corrosion

Pass 14 Oct 2011 93,228 miles

brake pipes poorly secured

chassis protected by thick coating of underseal

offside rear tyre low on tread

Fail 3 Oct 2011 93,144 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

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 kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

brake pipes poorly secured

chassis protected by thick coating of underseal

offside rear tyre low on tread

Pass 1 Sep 2010 87,446 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 87,445 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s &n/s/r &o/s/f boddy mounting area corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2009 81,116 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 81,115 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 72,191 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 58,646 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 47,851 miles

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

Offside 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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P448 VWY is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 P448 VWY, 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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P448 VWY is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 14 March 1997.

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