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P912 RRT

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

139,741 mi
Last recorded139,741 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2011
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP912 RRT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2011 139,741 miles

(1) Both No plates deteriorated close to limit.

(1) Both outer sills corroded close to limit.

(1) Chassis corroded close to limit near both rear body mountings.

(4) All anti roll bar inner bushes worn close to limit.

(5) Rear brake discs corroded slightly.

Fail 25 Jun 2011 139,741 miles

(1) Both No plates deteriorated close to limit.

(1) Both outer sills corroded close to limit.

(1) Chassis corroded close to limit near both rear body mountings.

(4) All anti roll bar inner bushes worn close to limit.

(5) Rear brake discs corroded slightly.

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 135,794 miles

(4) All tyres worn close to limit.

(5) Battery insecure.

Fail 8 Mar 2010 135,604 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Lower Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

(2) Front brake pads worn close to limit.

(2) Nearside rear axcle bump stop missing.

(4) All tyres worn close to limit.

(5) Battery insecure.

Pass 9 Mar 2009 128,068 miles

(6) Slight freeplay in both rear wheel bearings.

Fail 5 Mar 2009 128,068 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

(4) Front brake pads worn close to limit.

(4) Nearside front bumper insecure.

(6) Centre exhaust corroded and blowing slightly.

(6) Slight freeplay in both rear wheel bearings.

Pass 6 Mar 2008 120,211 miles

(6) Rear chassis corroded slightly.

(7) Slight freeplay in all wheel bearings.

Fail 4 Mar 2008 120,211 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering component damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

(4) Rear prop shaft rear flexible joint badly worn.

(6) Front and rear brake pads worn close to limit.

(6) Rear chassis corroded slightly.

(7) Slight freeplay in all wheel bearings.

Pass 22 Mar 2007 112,056 miles

(6) Rear metal brake pipes corroded slightly.

Fail 20 Mar 2007 112,054 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

(6) Rear brake pads worn close to limit.

(6) Rear metal brake pipes corroded slightly.

Fail 8 Mar 2006 104,038 miles

(7) Both rear shock absorber bottom bushes worn slightly.

(7) Offside track rod end worn slightly.

(8) Rear metal brake pipes corroded slightly.

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Mar 2006 104,038 miles

(7) Both rear shock absorber bottom bushes worn slightly.

(7) Offside track rod end worn slightly.

(8) Rear metal brake pipes corroded slightly.

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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P912 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 50%.

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 P912 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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P912 RRT is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 4 April 1997.

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