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P781 DNR

1997 Land Rover Discovery

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

157,675 mi
Last recorded157,675 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP781 DNR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 157,675 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 157,365 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2023 156,923 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2022 156,774 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All under side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 158,644 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 156,272 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2019 154,868 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2018 154,055 miles

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive DIFF /UNIT (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive HUB /UNIT (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower shock bushs

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive HUB /UNIT (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive DIFF /UNIT (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2018 154,055 miles

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive DIFF /UNIT (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive HUB /UNIT (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.1.3 (d))

Nearside Rear Lower shock bushs

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive HUB /UNIT (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive DIFF /UNIT (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2017 152,876 miles

Oil leak ()

bonnet /damage

Pass 13 Sep 2016 151,307 miles

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

Oil leak engine and gear box ()

Pass 4 Sep 2015 150,898 miles

engine and gear box has oil leaks

n/s/f and o/s/f hub seal leaking

Pass 1 Oct 2014 149,499 miles

engine and gear box oil leaks

Fail 10 Sep 2014 149,499 miles

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Wheel hub badly damaged (4.2.B.4) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel hub badly damaged (4.2.B.4) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel hub slightly damaged (4.2.B.4)

engine and gear box leaking oil

Pass 7 Sep 2013 148,341 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 146,790 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 146,789 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 Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 10 Sep 2011 144,716 miles

Oil leak

Pass 1 Oct 2010 138,102 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 138,102 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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P781 DNR is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P781 DNR, 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 P781 DNR registered?

P781 DNR is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 January 1997.

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