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P694 NOL

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests30 (16 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

143,857 mi
Last recorded143,857 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP694 NOL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 14 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 143,857 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2024 140,582 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2024 140,578 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering arm to box (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 139,690 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 138,743 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive from n/s/f (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 8 Nov 2022 138,742 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced boot floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive from n/s front (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 May 2021 138,223 miles
Fail 20 May 2021 138,777 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced boot floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 May 2020 136,608 miles
Fail 21 May 2020 136,608 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2020 136,606 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced by body mount (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively not checked no washers (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded and functionality of the braking system is affected inner wing (1.1.21 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 134,827 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 134,821 miles

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

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded and functionality of the braking system is affected under servo (1.1.21 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

brake pad light on

Pass 21 Dec 2017 137,868 miles

corrosion o/s n/s outer sills

o/s/f inner wing corroded

Fail 12 Dec 2017 137,868 miles

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill front body mount (5.2.6)

corrosion o/s n/s outer sills

o/s/f inner wing corroded

Pass 22 Dec 2016 129,243 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 20 Dec 2016 124,322 miles

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 127,858 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 127,011 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

sill guards fitted preventing inspection to outer sills

Fail 12 Dec 2014 127,011 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

sill guards fitted preventing inspection to outer sills

Fail 7 May 2014 126,996 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 124,419 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Oil leak

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

dampness around fuel pump area

grease around front hubs

underside of vehicle dirty

Fail 9 Apr 2013 124,419 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

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

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Oil leak

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

dampness around fuel pump area

grease around front hubs

underside of vehicle dirty

Fail 10 Apr 2012 119,775 miles

Exhaust System Rusty

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 119,775 miles

Exhaust System Rusty

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Aug 2008 118,143 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 118,143 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

underside of vehicle dirty

Pass 13 Aug 2007 112,714 miles

c/l 510577

Fail 13 Aug 2007 112,711 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Aug 2006 109,551 miles

ADV OIL ,LEAK ON ENGINE †ADV REAR BRAKE PADS LOW †ADV LIGHT CORROSION ON REAR BRAKE PIPES †ADV LIGHT CORROSION ON CHASSIS

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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P694 NOL is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 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 P694 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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P694 NOL is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 11 July 1997.

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