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P591 ONE

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Red Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2022
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

201,702 mi
Last recorded201,702 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2021
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP591 ONE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2021 201,702 miles

General rust under the vehicle

Pass 8 Aug 2020 197,864 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner wheel arch corroded

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Inner sill corroded

Offside Rear Inner wheel arch corroded

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

both rear brake discs pitted on outer face

Pass 23 Jul 2019 190,457 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer steering swivell ball seal weeping

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2018 183,995 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Aug 2018 183,481 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength body mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength body mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired body mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength body mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2017 175,204 miles

Nearside Rear Inner mudgard corroded

Nearside Rear Inner wheel arch slightly corroded

Offside Front steering swivel ball seal weeping

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner door wheel arch section (5.2.6)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 166,295 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2016 166,228 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (3.6.C.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (5.2.6)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 157,424 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside rear boot floor corroded

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded over axle greased unable to fully inspect (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/f/inner wheel arch corroded

n/s/rear inner wheel arch corroded

rear o/s/inner wheel arch corroded

Fail 28 Aug 2015 157,424 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside rear boot floor corroded

Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported over axle (3.6.B.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded over axle greased unable to fully inspect (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/f/inner wheel arch corroded

n/s/rear inner wheel arch corroded

rear o/s/inner wheel arch corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2014 148,934 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2014 148,934 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 140,405 miles

general corrosion

rear shockers, bottom bushes wearing

Pass 10 Aug 2012 131,634 miles

rubber fuel filler pipe splitting

Fail 7 Aug 2012 131,634 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front 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)

rubber fuel filler pipe splitting

Pass 8 Aug 2011 122,232 miles

unable to fully inspect welding to n/s/r upper arch

Fail 25 Jul 2011 122,104 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 115,181 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2009 110,471 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 110,471 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 102,559 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 102,312 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear prop coupling splitting

Pass 11 Jul 2007 93,820 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 88,667 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2005 81,679 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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P591 ONE is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 P591 ONE, 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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P591 ONE is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 May 1997.

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