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P8 CDX

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

136,879 mi
Last recorded136,879 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP8 CDX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2025 136,879 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2024 136,867 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 136,776 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 136,754 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2022 136,754 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 136,556 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2021 136,556 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 136,563 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 136,298 miles

Oil leak

Fail 21 Oct 2014 136,298 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Oct 2013 130,918 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 Oct 2012 125,799 miles

Oil leak

Pass 13 Oct 2011 119,856 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2011 119,758 miles

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

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

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

O/S/F HUB SEAL LEAKING.DIFF OIL SEAL LEAKING

Pass 25 Oct 2010 112,543 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2009 106,615 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 101,109 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 94,676 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2007 94,642 miles

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2006 86,676 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2005 83,951 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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P8 CDX is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 P8 CDX, 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

How do I check the history of P8 CDX?

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What year was P8 CDX registered?

P8 CDX is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 17 December 1997.

Is P8 CDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P8 CDX shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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