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P512 ORT

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

162,970 mi
Last recorded162,970 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP512 ORT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 162,970 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 153,797 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 148,857 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 139,233 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 138,088 miles

corrosion inner wings and floor pan

wear in swivel housings and leaking

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2019 138,077 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a) (i))

corrosion inner wings and floor pan

wear in swivel housings and leaking

Pass 12 Jul 2018 134,031 miles

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play centre (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 131,530 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear centre (2.4.G.2)

some underbody rust

Pass 14 Jul 2016 128,931 miles

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

Rear Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s headlamp low beam intensity

n/s rear arch corroding

Fail 9 Jul 2015 126,555 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

some rust on rear floor

Pass 9 Jul 2015 126,555 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

some rust on rear floor

Pass 14 Jul 2014 123,002 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

general landrover leaks

Pass 8 Jul 2013 121,229 miles

Nearside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

bodywork needs attention

Pass 12 Jul 2012 118,896 miles

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

centre body mountings corroding

inner/outr sills corroding

o/s front inner wing corroding

Pass 5 Aug 2011 117,055 miles

Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s rear arch corroding

Fail 4 Aug 2011 117,049 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s rear arch corroding

Pass 6 Sep 2010 115,145 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 112,521 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 109,029 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f inner sill rusty

Pass 5 Sep 2007 104,892 miles

body mountings corroding

Pass 12 Sep 2006 100,502 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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P512 ORT is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 P512 ORT, 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 P512 ORT registered?

P512 ORT is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 14 January 1997.

Is P512 ORT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P512 ORT shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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