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P825 RRT

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

175,616 mi
Last recorded175,616 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2012
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP825 RRT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2012 175,616 miles

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

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

o/s/r and n/s/r bump stops missing

Fail 25 Jul 2012 175,516 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

o/s/r and n/s/r bump stops missing

Pass 29 Jul 2011 172,419 miles

Offside Inner Front Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Propshaft component defective

Fail 21 Jul 2011 172,413 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Inner Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Lower Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Front Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Propshaft component defective

Pass 24 Jun 2010 168,957 miles

EXHAUST REAR SECTION SLIGHTLY DAMAGED.

OFFSIDE FRONT HEADLAMP STARTING TO DULL.

REAR BRAKE DISCS INNER FACES SLIGHTLY SCORED.

REPAIR PLATES AROUND SILLS NOT SEAM WELDED.

LIVE WIRES FOR WINCH POORLY SECURED IN ENGINE BAY.

Fail 23 Jun 2010 168,950 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

EXHAUST REAR SECTION SLIGHTLY DAMAGED.

OFFSIDE FRONT HEADLAMP STARTING TO DULL.

REAR BRAKE DISCS INNER FACES SLIGHTLY SCORED.

REPAIR PLATES AROUND SILLS NOT SEAM WELDED.

LIVE WIRES FOR WINCH POORLY SECURED IN ENGINE BAY.

Pass 7 Jul 2009 165,526 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 165,519 miles

Centre Rear Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 131,376 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 157,825 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 157,815 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/r anti-roll bar link slightly worn

small crack at o/s bottom of windscreen

various oil leaks around engine

Pass 3 Jul 2006 150,458 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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P825 RRT is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P825 RRT, 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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P825 RRT is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 May 1997.

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