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P518 PLA

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

155,888 mi
Last recorded155,888 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP518 PLA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 155,888 miles

Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced cills (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 154,654 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 145,224 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 143,886 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

exhaust noisy

Fail 4 Jul 2022 143,886 miles

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

exhaust noisy

Pass 30 Jun 2021 141,779 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

string wrapped around front prop

Fail 28 Jun 2021 141,765 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

string wrapped around front prop

Pass 27 Jun 2020 134,272 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 131,336 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jun 2014 130,826 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 129,321 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 129,319 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 127,338 miles

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 23 Jun 2011 126,209 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 126,209 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 123,811 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 123,807 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 May 2009 119,035 miles

BOTH front wiperblades slightly deteriorated

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

Handbrake lever slightly loose at its mountings

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Slight oil leak from engine

Slight oil leak from steering box

slight oil leak from front differential

Fail 14 May 2009 119,035 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

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

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

BOTH front wiperblades slightly deteriorated

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

Handbrake lever slightly loose at its mountings

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Slight oil leak from engine

Slight oil leak from steering box

slight oil leak from front differential

Pass 18 Jun 2008 114,776 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 114,776 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2007 114,765 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2006 106,130 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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P518 PLA is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 P518 PLA, 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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P518 PLA is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 15 May 1997.

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The MOT history for P518 PLA shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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