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J5 WPP

1998 Land Rover Discovery

Green Petrol 3947cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

146,666 mi
Last recorded146,666 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2011
Typical for 1998 Land Rover Discovery124,084 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ5 WPP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,947cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2011 146,666 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

front/rear disc's scored

slight squeak from o/s/f

Fail 26 Oct 2011 146,666 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

front/rear disc's scored

slight squeak from o/s/f

Pass 4 Aug 2009 146,663 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 144,759 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 144,759 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 142,378 miles

rear wiper not working

rust aroung nearside rear door striker

slight exhaust blow from middle section joint

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 5 May 2006 137,334 miles

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

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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J5 WPP is a 1998 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 3,947cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1998 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 124,084 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 J5 WPP, 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 28 years old, this Land Rover Discovery is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J5 WPP registered?

J5 WPP is a 1998 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 20 February 1998.

Is J5 WPP safe to buy?

The MOT history for J5 WPP shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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