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P977 CFT

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

89,483 mi
Last recorded89,483 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP977 CFT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 89,483 miles

under body corrosion

Pass 19 Oct 2024 88,637 miles

Under body corrosion

Pass 21 Oct 2023 85,990 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Underbody corrosion

Pass 27 Oct 2022 83,005 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2022 83,004 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2019 82,480 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 79,857 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 76,415 miles

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

slight freeplay found at steering wheel

Fail 22 Aug 2017 76,393 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides not hitting the windscreen (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak ()

slight freeplay found at steering wheel

Pass 2 Jun 2014 73,165 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

both rear suspension bump stops missing

near side rear tyre cut and split in tread but not over specified limits

slight play in steering column

Fail 5 Jun 2013 69,774 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

cut in near side front tyre deep enough to reach cords but not over 25mm

slight play detected in steering colum

Pass 5 Jun 2013 69,774 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

cut in near side front tyre deep enough to reach cords but not over 25mm

slight play detected in steering colum

Pass 6 Jun 2012 67,195 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

advanced corrosion in both rear inner wheel arches by seat belt mounts

both rear axle bump stops missing

complete exhaust corroded

slight play in lower steering colum bush

Fail 6 Jun 2011 63,153 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

both front wheel bearings have slight play

both rear bump stops missing

center and rear exhaust system very corroded

slight lift in steering colum

Pass 6 Jun 2011 63,153 miles

both front wheel bearings have slight play

both rear bump stops missing

center and rear exhaust system very corroded

slight lift in steering colum

Pass 15 Jun 2010 57,344 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 51,948 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 171,692 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2005 160,492 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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P977 CFT is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 P977 CFT, 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 P977 CFT registered?

P977 CFT is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 8 May 1997.

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