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P611 CCW

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

130,234 mi
Last recorded130,234 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP611 CCW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 130,234 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine leaking over various components (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2026 130,232 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle fouling trailing arm (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine leaking over various components (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2025 129,773 miles

Both front swivels slight grease leak

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

Underside of vehicle undersealed

Fail 21 May 2025 129,752 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis holed next to radius arm mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Both front swivels slight grease leak

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

Underside of vehicle undersealed

Pass 22 May 2024 124,410 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 117,706 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 107,135 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes have been under sealed (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

under side of vehicle has been under sealed all over

Fail 26 May 2022 107,125 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced n/s front dip and main beam (4.1.4 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes have been under sealed (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

under side of vehicle has been under sealed all over

Pass 28 Nov 2017 105,895 miles

All Suspension Bushes Perished

Corrosion Around Both Rear Body Mounts

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back Box And Pipe Corroded Slightly (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Swivel Hub Weaping Slightly

Offside Oil leak Engine Area

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak Front And Rear Differential casings

Steering Column Cover Missing

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Trailer Socket Cover Incomplete

coil spring corroded All (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 103,739 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both fronts and front of n/s front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

both rears and o/s/f wheel bearings slight play

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 1 Nov 2016 103,662 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both fronts and front of n/s front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

both rears and o/s/f wheel bearings slight play

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

washer jets partially blocked

Pass 11 Nov 2015 102,097 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Lower passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and close (6.2.B.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 99,508 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 20 Nov 2014 99,478 miles

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

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

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 99,374 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 99,338 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 98,417 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

corrosion at back panel

o/s/f seat worn

slight play at steering wheel

slight play in steering box

Fail 29 Sep 2011 98,417 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

corrosion at back panel

o/s/f seat worn

slight play at steering wheel

slight play in steering box

Pass 1 Sep 2010 96,671 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 90,877 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 90,722 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 81,293 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 4 Aug 2008 81,293 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 1 Aug 2008 81,265 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Aug 2007 71,029 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 70,820 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Apr 2006 60,112 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 60,112 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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P611 CCW is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P611 CCW, 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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P611 CCW is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 8 May 1997.

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