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P999 RAG

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

52,834 mi
Last recorded52,834 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP999 RAG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 52,834 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front both front inner wheel arches slight corrosion at rear of arches

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

Offside Front axle swivel joint slight leak of grease/oil

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 52,344 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner wheel arch has corrosion but not structural both sides

Offside Front axle swivel joint seal has a slight leak of oil

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2025 52,344 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner wheel arch has corrosion but not structural both sides

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front axle swivel joint seal has a slight leak of oil

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2025 52,262 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Front Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper inner wheel arch excessive corrosion but non structural

Offside Front Upper inner wheel arch excessive corrosion but non structural

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 52,053 miles

Central Obligatory mirror slightly damaged centre rear view mirror glass deteriorated (blurred) (3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, front panhard arm/rods front bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper inner wheel arch excessive corrosion but non structural

Offside Front Upper inner wheel arch excessive corrosion but non structural

Offside Front inner wheel arch excessive corrosion but non structural (rear of arch)

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

battery not fully secure, unlikely to fall

Fail 20 Feb 2024 52,052 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor pan/ inner wheel arch, two holes within 30cm of two body mounting points (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill excessive corrosion at rear next to body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill excessive corrosion at rear next to body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Central Obligatory mirror slightly damaged centre rear view mirror glass deteriorated (blurred) (3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, front panhard arm/rods front bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper inner wheel arch excessive corrosion but non structural

Offside Front Upper inner wheel arch excessive corrosion but non structural

Offside Front inner wheel arch excessive corrosion but non structural (rear of arch)

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

battery not fully secure, unlikely to fall

Pass 20 Feb 2023 51,386 miles

Nearside Front floor pan corroded

Rear Inner nearside and offside sill corroded / body mounting

engine oil leak

Fail 13 Feb 2023 51,314 miles

Central Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear axle a frame (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid nearside and offside (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front floor pan corroded

Rear Inner nearside and offside sill corroded / body mounting

engine oil leak

Pass 17 Feb 2022 50,523 miles

Nearside Front floor area corroded

Nearside outer sill has surface corrosion

Offside Front floor area is corroded

Offside Outer sill has surface corrosion

Pass 12 Feb 2021 49,728 miles

Central EXHAUST MOUNT MISSING

ENGINE OIL LEAK

Front Wheel bearing has slight play NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE BODY MOUNT CORRODED

Pass 20 Feb 2020 48,875 miles

ENGINE OIL LEAK

Pass 15 Feb 2019 48,099 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2018 47,330 miles

nearside and offside rear body mountings corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2017 46,493 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 45,188 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 44,061 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2014 42,773 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 41,112 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 38,131 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 35,412 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 31,624 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 28,008 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2008 24,798 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 22,313 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2006 22,129 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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P999 RAG is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 P999 RAG, 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 P999 RAG registered?

P999 RAG is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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The MOT history for P999 RAG shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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