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P997 SNM

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

175,144 mi
Last recorded175,144 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2022
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP997 SNM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2022 175,144 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 175,114 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective / middle (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Aug 2020 175,081 miles

Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting and outer sills as chalked (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting and outer sills as chalked (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

slight surface corrosion on brake discs due to lack of use

Pass 15 Aug 2018 174,899 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2018 174,897 miles

Central Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Dec 2016 173,828 miles

rear drive shaft mounting bush cracked

Fail 8 Dec 2016 173,827 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front Headlamp aim too low both and o/s/f water inside (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

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

rear drive shaft mounting bush cracked

Pass 9 Jul 2015 175,047 miles

n/s/f inner wheel arch rusty

o/s /f inner wheel arch rusty

Fail 6 Jul 2015 175,045 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

n/s/f inner wheel arch rusty

o/s /f inner wheel arch rusty

Pass 28 Jun 2014 170,429 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 164,904 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2013 164,812 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

front number plate poor condition

Pass 8 Mar 2012 154,102 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 153,993 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 144,578 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2011 144,561 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Mar 2010 135,069 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 129,209 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2008 120,572 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2008 120,572 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 111,773 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2006 102,841 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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P997 SNM is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 P997 SNM, 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 P997 SNM registered?

P997 SNM is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 12 February 1997.

Is P997 SNM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P997 SNM shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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