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P691 NOL

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2019
Tests27 (13 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate48.1%

Mileage

115,089 mi
Last recorded115,089 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2018
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP691 NOL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 14 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2018 115,089 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2018 115,089 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Fail 29 Aug 2018 115,088 miles

Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded All 4 corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2017 114,280 miles

Central Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/door pillar corrosion

Fail 19 Aug 2017 114,280 miles

Central Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

o/s/door pillar corrosion

Pass 18 Aug 2016 113,208 miles

Body has slight corrosion Under vehicle in different places. (6.1.B.2)

Centre Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Slight oil leak.

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

Fail 18 Aug 2016 113,208 miles

Body has slight corrosion Under vehicle in different places. (6.1.B.2)

Centre Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

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

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

Slight oil leak.

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 111,886 miles

Exhaust weak.

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

Slight oil leak.

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

Fail 19 Aug 2015 111,886 miles

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

Exhaust weak.

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

Slight oil leak.

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

Fail 20 Aug 2014 110,679 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Aug 2014 110,679 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Fail 20 Aug 2014 110,678 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Aug 2013 109,085 miles

REAR CALIPERS STIFF TO GO IN AND OUT

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 16 Aug 2013 109,085 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Fail 10 Aug 2012 107,027 miles

Diesel filler hose perished.

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Aug 2012 107,027 miles

Diesel filler hose perished.

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jul 2011 106,005 miles

Diesel filler hose perished.

Oil leak

Fail 27 Jul 2011 106,005 miles

Diesel filler hose perished.

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Aug 2010 104,590 miles

Diesel filler hose perished

Oil leak

Pass 14 Aug 2009 102,952 miles

Diesel filler hose perished.

Oil leak

Fail 14 Aug 2009 102,952 miles

Diesel filler hose perished.

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Fail 13 Aug 2009 102,951 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Diesel filler hose perished.

Oil leak

Pass 21 Aug 2008 100,549 miles

Oil leak

petrol filler hose perished

Fail 21 Aug 2008 100,549 miles

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

Oil leak

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

petrol filler hose perished

Pass 9 Jun 2007 98,740 miles

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

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

Oil leak

petrol filler hose perished

Fail 9 Jun 2007 98,740 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

petrol filler hose perished

Pass 17 Aug 2006 89,382 miles

Oil leak

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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P691 NOL is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 48.1%.

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 P691 NOL, 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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P691 NOL is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 12 July 1997.

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