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P163 FJB

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,315 mi
Last recorded91,315 miles
Recorded on31 May 2011
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP163 FJB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 May 2011 91,315 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 86,544 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 81,022 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 75,968 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 67,419 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 67,419 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 8 Feb 2007 67,215 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Pass 16 Feb 2006 60,167 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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P163 FJB is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P163 FJB, 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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P163 FJB is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 13 February 1997.

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