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P588 DMO

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

64,728 mi
Last recorded64,728 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP588 DMO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 May 2025 64,728 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 64,698 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 63,916 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Body mount corroded

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 63,810 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2021 63,810 miles

Brake performance not tested condition of front brake pads (1.2.1 (g))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 63,436 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

nsf / osf and osr inner wheel arches corroding

Pass 26 Nov 2019 62,753 miles

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

nsf tractor joint leaking oil

os door sill corroded

Fail 25 Nov 2019 62,753 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

nsf tractor joint leaking oil

os door sill corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2018 62,273 miles

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

nsf tractor suspension joint leaking oil

os inner door sill corroding

Pass 4 Dec 2017 61,702 miles

Oil leak ()

under body corrosion

Pass 30 Dec 2016 60,087 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2015 57,879 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

nearside front swivel joint seal has slight leak

Pass 6 May 2014 56,817 miles

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

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

slight oil leak from engine

some rusting on outer sill

Pass 1 May 2013 55,172 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 1 May 2013 55,172 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 May 2012 54,310 miles

Fuel hose slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Pass 5 May 2011 52,317 miles

FUEL FILLER PIPE STARTING TOO CRACK

Pass 5 May 2010 50,978 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 50,978 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 8 May 2009 42,440 miles

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 40,496 miles

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

NSF FRONT INNER SAEL STARTING TO WEAP

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2007 37,648 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 37,621 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Apr 2006 36,240 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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P588 DMO is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 P588 DMO, 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 P588 DMO registered?

P588 DMO is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 3 January 1997.

Is P588 DMO safe to buy?

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