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P725 FTA

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2024
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

110,984 mi
Last recorded110,984 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2023
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP725 FTA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2023 110,984 miles

N/S/F Wheel Hub/Bearing has slight play

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

Pass 7 Jun 2022 110,321 miles

****Rear brake pads held in calliper by split pins (Advise to replace with correct fitting kit)****

Front Brake pad retaining clips have movement, suggest replacement with correct fitting kit

N/S/F wheel Hub/Bearing has slight play

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2021 108,807 miles

*****All Rear brake pad retaining clips are split pins and not the correct pins. Recommend replacement with correct fitting kit****

****Front Brake pad retaining clips have movement, suggest replacement with correct fitting kit****

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 7 Jun 2021 108,806 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

*****All Rear brake pad retaining clips are split pins and not the correct pins. Recommend replacement with correct fitting kit****

****Front Brake pad retaining clips have movement, suggest replacement with correct fitting kit****

Foot brake has minimum reserve travel

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 May 2020 107,143 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn slight leak (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 103,822 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Sep 2019 103,803 miles

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear / at rear / x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 96,414 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2018 96,226 miles

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Pass 18 Sep 2017 85,618 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 75,434 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 67,612 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2014 61,578 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 61,527 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 54,814 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 48,283 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 48,245 miles

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 41,256 miles

Oil leak

Pass 13 Sep 2010 34,519 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 29,413 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 29,413 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 20,790 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 11,678 miles

advise as listed on vt 30 283663957232

Fail 10 Sep 2007 11,678 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

underside wax oiled †both front and o/s/r tyres low on tread and worn on edges

Pass 19 Sep 2006 152 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2005 2 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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P725 FTA is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 P725 FTA, 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 P725 FTA registered?

P725 FTA is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P725 FTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P725 FTA shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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