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P611 MWP

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

141,773 mi
Last recorded141,773 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP611 MWP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 141,773 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2025 140,842 miles

Coolant leak ()

Pass 13 Feb 2024 139,325 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2023 137,817 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2022 136,359 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2021 135,123 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 132,018 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 130,435 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2016 126,959 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 123,454 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2015 123,454 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2014 120,429 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 116,407 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 113,787 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 109,223 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2011 109,214 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 103,309 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 88,740 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 77,435 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 72,559 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 67,325 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2006 67,325 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Nov 2005 61,922 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 14 Nov 2005 61,922 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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 MWP 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 83.3%.

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 P611 MWP, 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 P611 MWP registered?

P611 MWP is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 17 March 1997.

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