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P51 RTM

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

150,998 mi
Last recorded150,998 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2016
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP51 RTM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2016 150,998 miles

corrosion to front and rear chassis both sides and both inner side sill

Pass 9 Mar 2015 148,439 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 146,720 miles

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 143,866 miles

Nearside rear bump stop missing

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 138,072 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2012 38,072 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 133,345 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 127,856 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

slight corrosion boot floor area

Fail 22 Mar 2010 127,856 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight corrosion boot floor area

Pass 12 Mar 2009 121,399 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 116,153 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 108,679 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 101,576 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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P51 RTM is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 P51 RTM, 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 P51 RTM registered?

P51 RTM is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 8 January 1997.

Is P51 RTM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P51 RTM shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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