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P722 OAC

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

143,050 mi
Last recorded143,050 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP722 OAC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 143,050 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear body mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2025 139,507 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced small hole behind fuel tank strap (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 138,777 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2022 137,503 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 135,534 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 132,256 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 127,643 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 127,221 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door arch (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel archs (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door arch (5.2.6)

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

all brake disc corroded

o/s and n/s lower sills sliigh corroded

slight corrosion on all body mountings

travel on foot brake on pass limit

your vehicle has only just met the required brake efficiency to pass

Pass 16 Sep 2014 126,477 miles

o/s and n/s lower sills slight corroded

offside front at rear track rod end ball joint has slight play

slight sorrosion on all body mounting

travel on foot brake

Pass 10 Sep 2013 125,620 miles

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

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

travel on foot brake

Pass 19 Sep 2012 12,422 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 123,039 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2011 123,039 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Fail 17 Sep 2010 120,874 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

nearside front brake disc slightly corroded

nearside rear brake disc slightly corroded

offside front brake disc slightly corroded

offside front inner wing corroded and holed

offside rear brake disc slightly corroded

only just passed emmision test

rear wiper blade split

Pass 17 Sep 2010 120,874 miles

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

nearside front brake disc slightly corroded

nearside rear brake disc slightly corroded

offside front brake disc slightly corroded

offside front inner wing corroded and holed

offside rear brake disc slightly corroded

only just passed emmision test

rear wiper blade split

Pass 18 Sep 2009 119,629 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 11 Sep 2009 119,610 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 12 Aug 2008 11,656 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 11,656 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 106,983 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 106,983 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2006 107,168 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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P722 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 P722 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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P722 OAC is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 2 June 1997.

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