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P673 MWP

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

118,373 mi
Last recorded118,373 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP673 MWP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 118,373 miles

minor corrosion to solid rear brake pipes

Pass 11 Nov 2024 115,108 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheal arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2024 115,108 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheal arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 105,286 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Wheel arch corroded

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear floor has slight corrosion

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2023 105,239 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis near shock absorber top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fuel filler hose to tank cracking and perishing

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Inner Wheel arch corroded

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

Offside Rear Floor slight corrosion

Offside Rear Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Unable to open rear tailgate. Gained access through rear seats

Fail 2 Aug 2023 104,930 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced N/S of cross tube (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Fuel tank filler rubber hose is cracked and perished

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly corroded on the inner face of the disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner arch/floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 99,906 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Leaking grease (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2022 99,902 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible Water damage to the number plate (0.1 (b))

Registration plate inscription illegible Covered by bulbar extension (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Leaking grease (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 91,659 miles

Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 7 Sep 2019 88,783 miles

slight play in nearside front hub assembly

Pass 4 May 2019 86,763 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush poorly fitted bush/washers (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush poorly fitted bush/washers (5.3.2 (c))

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

rear registration plate incorrect size for vehicle

Fail 25 Apr 2019 86,626 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Front number plate is obscured by the front bull bar

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

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

Offside Rear tyre is nearing the wear bars on the inner edge

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component reservoir pipe (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 24 Apr 2019 86,625 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Front tyres down to 3mm

Offside Rear tyre down to 3 mm

damp around pas pipe from reservoir

Pass 23 Apr 2018 81,839 miles

Nearside Front Slight oil leak from hub

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

Offside Sidestep is corroded underneath

Pass 18 Apr 2017 77,258 miles

Front washers poorly adjusted

Nearside Front hub bearing has slight play

Offside Front hub bearing has slight play

Offside one washer jet not working

Fail 18 Apr 2017 77,256 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front washers poorly adjusted

Nearside Front hub bearing has slight play

Offside Front hub bearing has slight play

Offside one washer jet not working

Pass 12 May 2016 73,562 miles

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

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

washers poorly adjusted

wipers leaving light smears on windscreen

Fail 11 May 2016 73,561 miles

Centre Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front brake hoses have slight dampness around where hoses go in to an outer sleeve

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

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

washers poorly adjusted

wipers leaving light smears on windscreen

Pass 11 May 2015 70,597 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2014 67,414 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

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

front shockabsorbers lower bushes deteriorated

rear axle A frame ball joint gaiter split

Pass 15 May 2013 63,486 miles

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

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

both front shockabsorbers lower bushes slightly deteriorated

Fail 15 May 2013 63,483 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

both front shockabsorbers lower bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 11 May 2012 60,498 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 16 May 2011 57,533 miles

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

Oil leak

front no.plate close to being obscured by crash bar

one led bulb out in high level brake light

rear discs slightly pitted

small chips in screen

Pass 11 May 2010 54,563 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

several small chips in screen

Fail 6 May 2009 51,671 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 6 May 2009 51,671 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 May 2008 48,415 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

several very small chips in windscreen on nearside

Pass 8 May 2007 45,861 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 43,266 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 43,266 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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P673 MWP is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 P673 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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P673 MWP is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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