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P230 FJF

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

225,891 mi
Last recorded225,891 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2014
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP230 FJF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 5 Feb 2014 225,891 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

n/s/f inner wheel arch area corroded

o/s/r inner wheel arch area corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2013 214,992 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s and o/s inner and outer sills corroded

slight oil mist around o/s/r wheel area

slight oil mist n/s/f wheel area

Pass 24 Jan 2012 212,000 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

advise repair to both rear seat belt mounting area

both outer and inner sills rusty

slight oil moist around front ball joints

Pass 4 Feb 2011 207,625 miles

Advise inner arches corroded front

Advise slight leak nearside front swivel joint

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 24 Jan 2011 207,625 miles

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)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Advise inner arches corroded front

Advise slight leak nearside front swivel joint

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Oct 2009 191,241 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

light corrosion n/s & o/s boot floor and door cills

n/s & o/s inner front wings have light corrosion

Pass 20 Oct 2009 191,241 miles

light corrosion n/s & o/s boot floor and door cills

n/s & o/s inner front wings have light corrosion

Fail 1 Nov 2008 177,986 miles

Nearside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 1 Nov 2008 177,986 miles

Nearside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 1 Nov 2007 168,642 miles

both front tyre treads low on edges

Pass 27 Oct 2006 157,430 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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P230 FJF is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 P230 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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What year was P230 FJF registered?

P230 FJF is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 25 February 1997.

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