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P517 DFR

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

14,010 mi
Last recorded14,010 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2021
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP517 DFR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2021 14,010 miles

corrosion to underbody and suspension ,all repairs covered in sealer

slight play in both front hubs

Fail 29 Sep 2021 14,000 miles

Brake operation has insufficient reserve pressure/vacuum to provide assistance for at least four more brake applications after the warning device has operated (or gauge shows an unsafe reading) (1.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

corrosion to underbody and suspension ,all repairs covered in sealer

slight play in both front hubs

Pass 3 Oct 2015 8,139 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 6,324 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 4,479 miles

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

various areas of surface corrosion to underside of vehicle.

Fail 23 Aug 2013 4,468 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

various areas of surface corrosion to underside of body.

Pass 23 Aug 2012 133,186 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 133,183 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Outer Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 122,346 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 121,887 miles

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

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

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

Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2010 113,463 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 113,403 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2009 105,415 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 105,394 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2008 95,614 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 89,084 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 84,147 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2005 78,032 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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P517 DFR is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 124,978 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 P517 DFR, 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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P517 DFR is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 July 1997.

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