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P211 FJF

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

201,045 mi
Last recorded201,045 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2016
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP211 FJF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2016 201,045 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2016 201,027 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 195,603 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 190,985 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2014 190,955 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Front Brake servo corroded and excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 185,380 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2013 185,375 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 79,246 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 173,067 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 12 Jan 2011 173,067 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 3 Feb 2010 164,428 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

rear number plate lamps slightly dim

Fail 3 Feb 2010 164,428 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

rear number plate lamps slightly dim

Pass 10 Feb 2009 154,497 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2009 154,405 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2008 143,689 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 139,124 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2007 139,124 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 131,192 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s/r wheel arch corroded ( behind door)

oil leak

Fail 17 May 2006 131,192 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/r shocker shroud corroded/holed

o/s/r wheel arch corroded (inside door)

oil leak

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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P211 FJF is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 P211 FJF, 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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P211 FJF is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 5 March 1997.

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