MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
175,717 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play link arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement torsion rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement torsion rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view n/s & o/s (8.1.2a)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front & rear (3.5.1i)
n/s/f chalice oil seal leaking
rear torsion bar rubbers deteriorated n/s & o/s
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis ( area marked) (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view n/s & o/s (8.1.2a)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front & rear (3.5.1i)
n/s/f chalice oil seal leaking
rear torsion bar rubbers deteriorated n/s & o/s
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak very bad ()
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Nearside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened and offside rear (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Oil leak very bad ()
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
slight play nearside suspension
slight play top steering column bush
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
rear brake pipes on axle slightly corroded
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
rear brake pipes on axle slightly corroded
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
rear seat bealts not tested
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P263 JNF is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.
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 P263 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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P263 JNF is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 1997.
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