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P724 BUB

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Dec 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

136,189 mi
Last recorded136,189 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2025
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP724 BUB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2025 136,189 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 136,085 miles

Tapley test carried out . road conditions ,very wet

abs light on . no fault codes . should only extinguish above 15 mph. cant road test , no road tax

offside sill coroded

Pass 13 Apr 2022 136,615 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2022 136,615 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 135,579 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 135,111 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 1 Nov 2019 135,110 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2018 134,815 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 133,563 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 132,071 miles

Rear bumper has been removed by owner

Pass 3 Feb 2015 130,025 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2015 129,961 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2014 125,454 miles

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

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 119,230 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2013 119,230 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 105,806 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 95,153 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 87,277 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 72,467 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 74,348 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 68,989 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 61,967 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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P724 BUB is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 P724 BUB, 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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What year was P724 BUB registered?

P724 BUB is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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The MOT history for P724 BUB shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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