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P695 MWP

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

108,381 mi
Last recorded108,381 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP695 MWP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2025 108,381 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2023 99,629 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2023 99,393 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2022 92,700 miles

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

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive differential / hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Aug 2022 92,699 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive differential / hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 26 Jul 2022 92,481 miles

Body has an unsafe modification objects bolted to rear of vehicle (6.2.1 (d) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer / inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2021 84,971 miles

Nearside Rear standard fitment seat belt and seat missing

Fail 15 Jun 2021 84,955 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users no 4 injector (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Nearside Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Pass 19 Oct 2018 82,584 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2018 82,579 miles

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

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

Rear Seat belt missing In accessible, NOT TESTED (7.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive general corrosion, flaking under body protection, &previous repairs, ( near to body mountings ) (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 76,875 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 69,709 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2016 69,682 miles

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

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

Stop lamp not working not working everytime the brake pedal pressed (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 65,042 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2015 64,969 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play rear of axle (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2014 59,948 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 59,587 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 59,056 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 57,276 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 55,827 miles

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

propshaft rear rubber coupling slight cracking

Pass 20 Jun 2009 53,484 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 50,781 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 48,083 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 45,690 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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P695 MWP is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 P695 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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P695 MWP is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 June 1997.

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