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P507 MPO

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

162,894 mi
Last recorded162,894 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2025
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP507 MPO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2025 162,894 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2025 162,860 miles

Fuel system component leaking under bonnet (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength body mount inner (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill end near body mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 150,426 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2020 150,405 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre cracked and cord exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Disc extremely thin (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre cracked and cord exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2019 138,049 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2019 135,921 miles

under body corrosion

Fail 30 Jan 2019 135,902 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Sub-frame ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt A-Frame (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside front tyre severely perished on inner side wall, no cords visible

Pass 2 Feb 2018 134,305 miles

movement front wheel bearings

near side front wheel arch holed not within 30cm

near side rear shocker bush worn

near side rear under wheel arch corroded and off side rear

Pass 14 Feb 2017 131,699 miles

both rear under wheel arch areas corroded

near side rear shocker bush worn

slight play front wheel bearings

Fail 13 Feb 2017 131,659 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

slight play front wheel bearings

both rear under wheel arch areas corroded

near side rear shocker bush worn

Pass 8 Feb 2016 128,281 miles

underbody muddy and heavy undersilled n/s/r inner arch corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2015 124,477 miles

on refusal sheet

Fail 15 Jan 2015 124,503 miles

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

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

n/s/r shock bush poor

o/s/r inner wheel arch corroded

windscreen chip zone A

Pass 10 Feb 2014 121,079 miles

both rear closing panels corroded not to excess

n/s/f shock bush worn

o/s/r inner sill corroded

steering noisey on idle

windscreen chipped in zone A less than 10mm

Pass 12 Feb 2013 118,385 miles

steering noisey on idle, zone a chip, floors to sills/osr lower arch corroded/both rear inner arches corroded/nsr shocker bush is slightly worn

Pass 7 Feb 2012 113,324 miles

battery bracket loose

both front bearings have slight play

both front wipers poor condition but clearing screen

front diff damp

general underbody corrosion

rear pads low

Pass 25 Jan 2011 109,567 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

slight play in both front tractor housings

Pass 8 Feb 2010 106,189 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Feb 2009 98,471 miles

wipers not working on all speed setting

Pass 18 Feb 2008 91,810 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2007 86,072 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 79,906 miles

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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P507 MPO 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 77.3%.

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 P507 MPO, 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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P507 MPO is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 14 March 1997.

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