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P513 RND

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2020
Tests27 (13 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate48.1%

Mileage

174,069 mi
Last recorded174,069 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2019
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP513 RND
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

13 pass 14 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2019 174,069 miles

Front Inner wings corroded!

Front Lower steering damper corroded!

Rear Upper shock absorber bushes worn

underbody corrosion visible!

Fail 4 Sep 2019 174,059 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Inner wings corroded!

Front Lower steering damper corroded!

Rear Upper shock absorber bushes worn

underbody corrosion visible!

Pass 5 Sep 2018 167,548 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2018 167,544 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wig (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2017 161,151 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2017 161,007 miles

Central Front Lower Steering damper excessively corroded and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wing (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

oil leak

Pass 1 Jul 2016 155,481 miles

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

oil leak!

Fail 28 Jun 2016 155,417 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing! (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

oil leak!

Pass 30 Jun 2015 148,865 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2015 146,371 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2014 142,112 miles

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 7 Jan 2014 142,112 miles

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 22 Oct 2013 141,516 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 136,976 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 136,976 miles

Nearside Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 130,405 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 130,396 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2010 125,842 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2010 125,834 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2009 118,935 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2009 118,935 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2008 116,248 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 116,140 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2007 108,633 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 108,629 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Lower Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 30 Nov 2005 101,485 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2005 101,485 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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P513 RND is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 48.1%.

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 P513 RND, 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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P513 RND is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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