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P208 TBJ

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

122,775 mi
Last recorded122,775 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2012
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP208 TBJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2012 122,775 miles

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

all 4 springs & shocks corroded

aux belts noisey

both front & rear inner wheel arches corroded & holed

complete exhaust system corroded

o/s mirror glass cracked

o/s outer sill & body mounting points corroded

oil leaks

rear brake discs in poor condition

rear number plate deteriorating

slight play in both n/s wheel bearings

Fail 23 Jan 2012 122,740 miles

Nearside Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

All 4 springs and shocks corroded

Auxiliary belts noisey

Both front and rear inner wheel arch's holed and corroded

Complete exhaust system corroded

Engine, gearbox and diff oil leaks

O/S outer sill and body mounting pionts corroded

O/S wing mirror glass cracked

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

Rear brake discs in poor condition

Rear number plate in poor condition

Slight play in both N/S wheel bearings

Pass 17 Jan 2011 119,816 miles

All 4 coil springs corroded

Both front steering swiel balls weaping oil

Both rear and N/S/F tyre has outer sidewall damage

Complete exhaust system corroded

Engine, gearbox and transfer box leaking

Grinding and squeaking noise from alt area

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

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

O/S mirror glass cracked

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

Rear brake discs corroded

Rear number plate in poor condition

Fail 7 Jan 2011 119,816 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

All 4 coil springs corroded

Both front steering swiel balls weaping oil

Both rear and N/S/F tyre has outer sidewall damage

Complete exhaust system corroded

Engine, gearbox and transfer box leaking

Grinding and squeaking noise from alt area

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

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

O/S mirror glass cracked

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

Rear brake discs corroded

Rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 22 Jan 2010 115,609 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 115,599 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 9 Jan 2009 111,112 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 111,100 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 May 2008 106,166 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 99,422 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 99,422 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 16 May 2006 93,037 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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P208 TBJ is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P208 TBJ, 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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P208 TBJ is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 21 May 1997.

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