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P169 OJA

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Petrol 3947cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

176,771 mi
Last recorded176,771 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2016
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP169 OJA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,947cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2016 176,771 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Bumper insecure ()

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Jul 2015 162,971 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 152,345 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 144,700 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 133,868 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Jul 2011 125,404 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 113,318 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 102,141 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2009 100,828 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 95,204 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 93,378 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2006 91,416 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 91,416 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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P169 OJA is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 3,947cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 P169 OJA, 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 P169 OJA registered?

P169 OJA is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 23 June 1997.

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