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P929 LKR

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

203,875 mi
Last recorded203,875 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP929 LKR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 203,875 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2024 195,671 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 187,063 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front TIE ROD BOOT DETERIATED

Pass 25 Mar 2022 177,846 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2022 177,846 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt cross link (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering locking device ineffective track rod lock nut (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt cross link (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Mar 2021 169,638 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front axle swivels seaping

Fail 27 Mar 2021 169,638 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front axle swivels seaping

Pass 25 Feb 2020 166,146 miles

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 22 Mar 2019 162,986 miles

n/s track rod end and drag link end rudder covers perished

o/s and n/s inner and outer sills weekend by corrosion

oil leak from engine

Fail 19 Mar 2019 162,818 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

n/s track rod end and drag link end rudder covers perished

o/s and n/s inner and outer sills weekend by corrosion

oil leak from engine

Pass 22 Mar 2018 155,358 miles

front and rear number plates deteriorating

o/s/r wheel arch corroded

rear metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 14 Mar 2018 154,991 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure top mounting bolt missing (2.7.2b)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded centre inner sill (5.2.6)

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

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

front and rear number plates deteriorating

o/s/r wheel arch corroded

rear metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2017 150,390 miles

Body has slight corrosion both inner and outer sills (6.1.B.2)

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

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 8 Dec 2016 150,371 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded lower B post area (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner B post (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 148,679 miles

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheelarch (5.2.6)

Fail 7 Dec 2015 148,679 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheelarch (5.2.6)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 146,354 miles

Offside Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicators has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 11 Dec 2014 146,513 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Offside Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicators has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 144,884 miles

Offside Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 16 Dec 2013 144,833 miles

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

Offside Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 11 Dec 2012 143,238 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2012 143,237 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 May 2011 138,674 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 135,627 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 135,544 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 May 2009 132,745 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 132,740 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2008 129,807 miles

Fuel filler neck hose perishing.

Slight play in offside front wheel bearings.

Slight play in rear suspension A frame ball joint.

Fail 22 May 2008 129,807 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Fuel filler neck hose perishing.

Offside rear suspension radius arm mounting bush de-bonding.

Slight play in offside front wheel bearings.

Slight play in rear suspnsion A frame ball joint.

Pass 21 May 2007 126,965 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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P929 LKR is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P929 LKR, 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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P929 LKR is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 5 March 1997.

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