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P261 JNF

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,328 mi
Last recorded120,328 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2014
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP261 JNF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2014 120,328 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 121,489 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2013 121,489 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 119,546 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2010 117,835 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2009 116,063 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 20 Jun 2009 116,059 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2008 113,534 miles

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

offside and nearside rear shock absorber mountings slightly worn

Fail 5 Jun 2008 113,534 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

offside and nearside rear shock absorber mountings slightly worn

Pass 8 Jun 2007 108,163 miles

Front bumper insecure

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

Pass 7 Jun 2006 101,553 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 101,551 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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P261 JNF is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 124,978 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 P261 JNF, 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 P261 JNF registered?

P261 JNF is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 January 1997.

Is P261 JNF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P261 JNF shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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