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P931 WFG

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

182,519 mi
Last recorded182,519 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP931 WFG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 182,519 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 have surface (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front HUB OIL SEAL WEEPING

Pass 13 Oct 2025 182,424 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 182,321 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe has corrosion (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 181,393 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 179,577 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 179,461 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rubber (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 179,100 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 178,712 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 178,550 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 178,390 miles

Front to rear steel brake pipe heavily coated with underseal making inspection not possible.

Fail 3 Apr 2017 178,388 miles

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

Front to rear steel brake pipe heavily coated with underseal making inspection not possible.

Pass 14 Apr 2016 177,795 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 177,319 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 175,110 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 172,479 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

all coil springs corroded

vehicle rusting

very slight play in steering joints

Pass 19 Mar 2011 169,346 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 169,343 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Fail 4 Mar 2011 169,276 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Mar 2010 168,263 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE STARTING TO SEPERATE EXHAUST TAIL SECTION VERY RUSTY

Pass 30 Mar 2009 166,797 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 166,797 miles

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 165,672 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 165,672 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

nearside rear bumper cap slightly loose

very slight brake bind on both rear wheels

Pass 20 Feb 2007 160,899 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2007 160,893 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Nov 2005 157,391 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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P931 WFG is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 P931 WFG, 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 P931 WFG registered?

P931 WFG is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 20 March 1997.

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