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R236 PST

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

234,354 mi
Last recorded234,354 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2022
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR236 PST
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2022 234,354 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 231,414 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion on various parts of underbody/chassis/inner wings/inner wheel arches (all covered in thick paint etc) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

it appears that the o/s inner sill has been welded but covered in underseal/paint etc (same as rest of underbody/chassis etc)

Fail 13 Jul 2021 231,414 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion on various parts of underbody/chassis/inner wings/inner wheel arches (all covered in thick paint etc) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Road wheel fixing loose both fronts and n/s rear wheel bolts loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

it appears that the o/s inner sill has been welded but covered in underseal/paint etc (same as rest of underbody/chassis etc)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 220,375 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 194,134 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 193,340 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

some general rust but only on the body

Fail 8 Oct 2014 193,340 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

some general rust but only on the body

Pass 26 Sep 2013 192,502 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

all four tyres cracking

Fail 20 Sep 2013 192,492 miles

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

all four tyres cracking

Pass 1 Oct 2012 178,681 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 178,141 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 173,306 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 169,720 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 156,045 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 6 Aug 2007 137,765 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 111,634 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2006 111,634 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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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R236 PST is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 R236 PST, 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 R236 PST registered?

R236 PST is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 December 1997.

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The MOT history for R236 PST shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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