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P541 DFR

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2020
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

175,795 mi
Last recorded175,795 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2019
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP541 DFR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2019 175,795 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 170,576 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 166,707 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2017 165,669 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2016 153,954 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 141,260 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 141,260 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 131,816 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 124,712 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2012 119,223 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 113,676 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 109,466 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 109,447 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

Pass 2 Jun 2009 103,604 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Propshaft component defective

cracks in near side rear tyre wall

Pass 3 Jun 2008 96,522 miles

front differential slight oil leak

Pass 23 May 2007 90,307 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 79,549 miles

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

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

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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P541 DFR is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 P541 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P541 DFR registered?

P541 DFR is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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The MOT history for P541 DFR shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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