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P666 RNG

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

161,791 mi
Last recorded161,791 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP666 RNG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 161,791 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated All 4 (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2025 160,963 miles

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2025 160,929 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached nut loose (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (4.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal all underside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security o/s+n/s body to sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

sound insulation front inner wings and lower body mounts-not able to fully inspect

Pass 4 Apr 2024 159,443 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 156,988 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 156,977 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2021 156,954 miles

Brake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Brake lever pivot has excessive wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner and outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported across bulk head (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 155,626 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2019 153,775 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 150,772 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 150,772 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 150,435 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 143,348 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 143,348 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 4 May 2015 135,398 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 126,502 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 118,153 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 110,355 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 Mar 2012 110,355 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Mar 2011 108,277 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear seats not in use .

Pass 23 Mar 2010 106,332 miles

front prop shaft u/j is worn badly

Pass 24 Mar 2009 104,770 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 104,769 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 103,056 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Fail 25 Mar 2008 103,056 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Sep 2007 101,988 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Oct 2006 100,529 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Nov 2005 99,964 miles

front pads getting low and slight corrosion to rear discs

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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P666 RNG is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P666 RNG, 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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P666 RNG is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 7 November 1997.

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