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P915 BUB

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

190,474 mi
Last recorded190,474 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP915 BUB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 190,474 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2025 188,297 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Winch (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slightly loose (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2025 188,297 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Winch (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slightly loose (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2024 178,288 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 177,986 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Front Both Front Swivels Leaking

Pass 12 Jan 2022 177,796 miles

Nearside Front slight leak from swivel seal

Offside Front slight leak from swivel seal

Fail 12 Jan 2022 177,796 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front slight leak from swivel seal

Offside Front slight leak from swivel seal

Pass 10 Feb 2021 177,088 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 177,051 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 176,969 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 176,778 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2017 172,413 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2017 172,413 miles

Fuel system component leaking On engine (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 166,461 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Aug 2015 160,686 miles

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 156,554 miles

Exhaust tailpipe missing .

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Aug 2013 153,440 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jul 2012 150,317 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Mar 2011 145,617 miles

Oil leak

Fail 18 Feb 2011 145,612 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 143,236 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak

Fail 24 Feb 2010 143,234 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak

gearbox oil cooler pipes leaking

Pass 17 Feb 2009 133,526 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Mar 2008 126,304 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 126,303 miles

Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

front pads down to 3mm

Pass 1 Mar 2007 118,507 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 118,507 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Light rusting to steel brake pipes .

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Pass 1 Mar 2006 111,172 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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P915 BUB is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P915 BUB, 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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P915 BUB is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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