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P631 DUD

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

97,621 mi
Last recorded97,621 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2021
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP631 DUD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 6 Jan 2021 97,621 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 96,091 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 2 Jan 2020 96,090 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Dec 2018 95,329 miles

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

Fail 27 Dec 2018 95,329 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2017 93,170 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2016 91,234 miles

Oil leak engine end rear diff ()

Fail 21 Dec 2016 91,234 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rod (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rod (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rod (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear axle (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rod (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak engine end rear diff ()

Pass 21 Dec 2015 89,449 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2014 87,358 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 85,094 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 83,933 miles

Oil leak

Fail 28 Dec 2011 82,814 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2011 82,814 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2010 80,657 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 77,390 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 77,389 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jan 2009 74,865 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 73,379 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 69,203 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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P631 DUD is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P631 DUD, 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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P631 DUD is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 8 January 1997.

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