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P602 MSD

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

59,932 mi
Last recorded59,932 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP602 MSD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 59,932 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2025 58,071 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 53,429 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 51,401 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 50,576 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 50,228 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 49,625 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 48,581 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 48,576 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 48,028 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 47,154 miles

Nearside Rear body mount prescribed area is in poor condition

Pass 12 Apr 2016 46,029 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust system rusty (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Apr 2016 46,023 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust system rusty (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 45,037 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 44,853 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 43,765 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

complete exhaust system in poor condition

showing early signs of corrosion

Pass 4 Apr 2012 42,777 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 41,264 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 39,761 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 38,855 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 37,549 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 35,933 miles

n/s front diff seal leaking

Pass 18 Apr 2006 33,613 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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P602 MSD is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 P602 MSD, 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 P602 MSD registered?

P602 MSD is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 April 1997.

Is P602 MSD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P602 MSD shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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