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P491 PTR

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Petrol 3940cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

64,135 mi
Last recorded64,135 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP491 PTR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,940cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 64,135 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt all (2.1.3 (g) (i))

underside corrosion

Pass 22 Jul 2024 64,109 miles

patches of underside corrosion

Fail 17 Jan 2023 64,097 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Inner Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded wing (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced arches both sides (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Oct 2021 63,681 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 63,120 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2019 62,447 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 61,931 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 61,756 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 29 Jun 2017 61,750 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Battery insecure and tray corroded (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 61,607 miles

Nearside Front Inner wing corroded not prescribed area

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

Offside Front Inner wing corroded not prescribed area

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

slight corrosion to sill at rear

Pass 18 Nov 2014 56,514 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 54,886 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 52,666 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2011 50,180 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

screw in offside rear tyre tread

Pass 29 Nov 2010 46,734 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009 44,114 miles

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

rust in o/s front wheelarch

Fail 24 Nov 2009 44,017 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

rust in o/s front wheelarch

Pass 1 Dec 2008 40,263 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 36,867 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 Nov 2006 32,275 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Nov 2005 25,177 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2005 25,122 miles

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

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

rear propshaft uj rubber donut split

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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P491 PTR is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 3,940cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 P491 PTR, 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 P491 PTR registered?

P491 PTR is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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The MOT history for P491 PTR shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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