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P831 DUX

1997 Land Rover Discovery

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

166,130 mi
Last recorded166,130 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2018
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP831 DUX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2018 166,130 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2018 166,129 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2017 154,349 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner wing corroded

Fail 23 May 2017 154,344 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Door Shut (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (5.2.6)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer box to rear (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Inner wing corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Inner wing corroded

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

Pass 23 May 2016 151,633 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion inner sills (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 May 2015 148,851 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 9 May 2015 148,850 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2014 146,645 miles

Nearside Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

o/s/r tyre slightly deformed

Pass 19 Mar 2013 140,985 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 135,329 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 128,922 miles

both front of sill body mounts corroded (rear of front wheels)

both rear crossmember body mounts corroded (rear of rear wheels)

n/s rear sill body mount cotrroded (front of n/s/r wheel)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 122,692 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 117,413 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 110,085 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Mar 2007 104,257 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 10 Mar 2006 96,408 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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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P831 DUX is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 P831 DUX, 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 P831 DUX registered?

P831 DUX is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 4 March 1997.

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