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P698 OAC

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

225,653 mi
Last recorded225,653 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP698 OAC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 225,653 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 225,653 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 225,628 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2022 213,549 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 205,252 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 197,789 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 187,317 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 174,916 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 161,685 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2014 161,663 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 27 Nov 2013 153,791 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2012 148,147 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2012 148,147 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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)

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

Fail 24 Sep 2012 148,015 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2011 138,268 miles

Oil leak

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 27 Sep 2011 138,263 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2010 127,945 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 116,259 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 105,496 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 105,496 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 92,475 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 83,306 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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P698 OAC is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 P698 OAC, 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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P698 OAC is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 20 May 1997.

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