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P820 TVL

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

193,546 mi
Last recorded193,546 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2024
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP820 TVL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2024 193,546 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 193,024 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 186,176 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 183,216 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% not working in the bumper (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 May 2017 183,216 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% not working in the bumper (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 May 2016 180,666 miles

both sill rusty

nearside front and rear tyre cracking

Pass 3 Jun 2015 178,434 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 175,914 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 171,206 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2013 171,206 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 166,106 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 162,201 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 158,345 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 154,296 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 152,273 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 149,975 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 147,244 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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P820 TVL is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 P820 TVL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P820 TVL registered?

P820 TVL is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 10 January 1997.

Is P820 TVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P820 TVL shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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