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P263 JVP

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Petrol 3947cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

95,803 mi
Last recorded95,803 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2012
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP263 JVP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,947cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 5 Nov 2012 95,803 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 95,803 miles

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)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 92,808 miles

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

various parts of body corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2011 92,700 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

slight corrosion to outer sills nearside and offside.

Fail 17 Feb 2011 92,700 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight corrosion to outer sills nearside and offside.

Pass 25 Feb 2010 88,064 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 84,074 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2008 79,954 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 79,954 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2007 75,177 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 75,177 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2006 68,496 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 68,496 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

auto transmission oil leak from cooler pipe

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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P263 JVP is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 3,947cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 JVP, 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 JVP is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 March 1997.

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