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P546 PLA

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

168,888 mi
Last recorded168,888 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP546 PLA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 168,888 miles

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

Offside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2024 157,284 miles

Central Rear Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened NSR OSR (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 148,177 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

suspension components corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2022 142,065 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

suspension components corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2021 138,293 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive power steering pump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2020 131,353 miles

front and rear suspension components rusting

Pass 9 Jun 2016 129,409 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 128,374 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 124,174 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2014 124,166 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 120,487 miles

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

rear wiper blade worn

Fail 5 Mar 2013 120,487 miles

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

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

rear wiper blade worn

Pass 9 Nov 2011 115,749 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2011 115,730 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 10,805 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

nearside rear tyre sidewall starting to crack

offside sill corroded slightly

Pass 27 Oct 2009 106,099 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 103,559 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Oct 2007 99,203 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 86,798 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 85,732 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 85,732 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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P546 PLA is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 P546 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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P546 PLA is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 11 June 1997.

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