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P984 DRS

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

108,415 mi
Last recorded108,415 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2024
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP984 DRS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2024 108,415 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2023 108,406 miles

Front Floor excessively deteriorated both sides corroded (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill and inner rear wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 104,868 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 97,275 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 93,444 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 90,806 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 88,374 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 86,412 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 84,289 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 82,069 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 80,120 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 78,591 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2010 78,582 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Pass 21 Oct 2009 75,130 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 75,120 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 72,077 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 71,980 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2007 69,521 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2006 66,149 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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P984 DRS is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue 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 P984 DRS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P984 DRS registered?

P984 DRS is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 8 March 1997.

Is P984 DRS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P984 DRS shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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