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P944 BFO

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Petrol 3950cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

159,042 mi
Last recorded159,042 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP944 BFO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 159,042 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

under body dirty

Pass 30 Sep 2024 147,465 miles

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Sep 2024 147,465 miles

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 144,882 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2023 144,799 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material light corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 142,399 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Bottom of the engine damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2021 142,202 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2021 142,165 miles

Emissions not tested test aborted . Burst water hose (8.2.1.2 (d))

Emissions oxygen sensor missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting body mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 141,331 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Swivel housing leaking

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

Fail 6 Jun 2018 141,323 miles

Nearside Front Halfshaft securing bolt missing (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Swivel housing leaking

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

Pass 6 Oct 2016 141,142 miles

1.slight leak on near side and off side front swivel hubs

2.off side front tyre becoming perished in tread

3.off side rear tyre becoming perished in tread

4.cuts in near side rear tyre (not to cords)

5.slight blow on near side front exhaust

Fail 24 Sep 2016 141,132 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective unable to open bonnet (items under bonnet not checked) (8.4.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing under wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened pitted and corroded (3.5.1i)

1.slight leak on near side and off side front swivel hubs

2.off side front tyre becoming perished in tread

3.off side rear tyre becoming perished in tread

4.cuts in near side rear tyre (not to cords)

5.slight blow on near side front exhaust

Pass 18 Sep 2015 140,708 miles

1. Offside rear inner wing becoming corroded under wheel arch.

2. Both front wiper blades becoming perished.

3. Slight exhaust blow on both front silencers.

Pass 23 Sep 2014 138,411 miles

1.slight leak in exhaust n/s front pipe

Fail 20 Sep 2014 138,403 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

1.slight leak in exhaust n/s front pipe

Pass 19 Nov 2012 122,400 miles

battery insecure

Fail 19 Nov 2012 122,400 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

battery insecure

Pass 29 Nov 2011 117,072 miles

Brake pedal slightly spongy

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 23 Mar 2010 117,055 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 110,769 miles

n/s side runner step corroded and weakend

Fail 19 Mar 2009 110,754 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s side runner step corroded and weakend

Pass 2 Aug 2007 106,643 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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P944 BFO is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 3,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 P944 BFO, 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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P944 BFO is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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