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S91 AUP

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

149,260 mi
Last recorded149,260 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2024
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS91 AUP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2024 149,260 miles

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both chassis rails (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 145,110 miles

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

Front Inner o/s & n/s wheel arches corroded/holed

Nearside Rear Floor/inner wheel arch corroded

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

Rear Cross member corroded/holed, near body mounts

Rear o/s & n/s body mounts corroded/holed, but still securely attached

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 20 Nov 2021 144,591 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Down pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Floor slightly corroded

Offside Front Inner Wheel arch corroded/holed

Rear Cross member corroded/holed, near body mounts

Rear o/s & n/s body mounts corroded/holed, but body still securely attached

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Tow bar corroded

Fail 20 Nov 2021 144,591 miles

Front Prop shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached Upper mount (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Trailing arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Down pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Floor slightly corroded

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Inner Wheel arch corroded/holed

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

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

Rear Cross member corroded/holed, near body mounts

Rear o/s & n/s body mounts corroded/holed, but body still securely attached

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front & Rear (0.1 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Tow bar corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2020 143,965 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2019 141,065 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2019 141,062 miles

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2018 139,279 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 136,316 miles

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

muddy

Pass 17 Sep 2016 174,440 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 162,870 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 147,886 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 Aug 2013 137,084 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 125,606 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 123,222 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 113,274 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 101,754 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 96,713 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 88,254 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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S91 AUP is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 S91 AUP, 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 S91 AUP registered?

S91 AUP is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is S91 AUP safe to buy?

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