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P827 AWY

1997 Land Rover Discovery

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

57,070 mi
Last recorded57,070 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP827 AWY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 57,070 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 56,885 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 55,536 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 53,830 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 22 Sep 2021 52,105 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 49,736 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 48,509 miles

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

rear seats folded down

Pass 17 Sep 2018 47,460 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 45,927 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 44,501 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 42,416 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 40,027 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 37,282 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 34,734 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 33,015 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 30,824 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 27,367 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 22,750 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 31,305 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006 31,305 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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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P827 AWY 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 95%.

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 P827 AWY, 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 P827 AWY registered?

P827 AWY is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P827 AWY safe to buy?

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