MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
122,775 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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
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
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
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)
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)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was P208 TBJ registered?
P208 TBJ is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 21 May 1997.
Is P208 TBJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for P208 TBJ shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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