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P505 UBH

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Petrol 3900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2026
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

110,002 mi
Last recorded110,002 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2025
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP505 UBH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,900cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2025 110,002 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 10 Jan 2025 110,002 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Slight damage to front number plate

Slight play n/s/f wheel bearing.

slight oil leak o/s/f shockabsorber

Pass 5 Jan 2024 110,002 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play off drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside gearbox mounting weak

vehicle is heavily modified

Fail 28 Dec 2023 110,002 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn panhard bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt missing clasp (7.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Drag link end ball joint has slight play off drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside gearbox mounting weak

vehicle is heavily modified

Pass 9 Nov 2021 110,002 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 110,002 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 119,663 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leaks

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

Fail 16 Jan 2018 119,662 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

Oil leaks

Pass 13 Jun 2016 118,796 miles

Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Left side (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 13 Jun 2016 118,796 miles

Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Left side (2.2.C.1c)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 117,538 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 111,174 miles

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

Rear step broken

Tail pipe missing

Fail 24 Mar 2014 111,174 miles

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

Rear step broken

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

Tail pipe missing

Fail 2 Apr 2013 109,461 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear seat belt cover missing

Pass 2 Apr 2013 109,461 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear seat belt cover missing

Pass 2 Dec 2011 107,921 miles

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

Oil leak

damage to rear seatbelt

Fail 28 Nov 2011 107,921 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

damage to rear seatbelt

Pass 12 Nov 2010 106,469 miles

rear seat belt cover m issing

Fail 11 Nov 2010 106,469 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear seat belt cover m issing

Fail 2 Nov 2009 96,975 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Nov 2009 96,975 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 86,372 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 86,361 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Oct 2007 73,730 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 68,470 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 68,470 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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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P505 UBH is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 3,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 P505 UBH, 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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P505 UBH is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 4 April 1997.

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The MOT history for P505 UBH shows 26 tests with a 57.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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