MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
150,320 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bulk head and inner wing abs mounting (3.6.C.3)
Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bulk head and inner wing (3.6.C.3)
Offside Rear Rear reflector missing and housing (1.5.1a)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside rear inner wing (5.2.6)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
235/70r16
Brake pipe slightly corroded across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)
both front tyres worn on inner edges and close to wearbars
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)
offside rear tyre close to wearbars
oil leaks
parts of chassis corroded
rear fuel pipe corroded
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, 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)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Oil leak
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
exhaust system deteriorated
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
metal brake pipes corroded
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
chassis and boddy corroded
Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
advise condition nearside gas tank rear support strap corrosion/broke
advise offside front inner brake pad wearing more than nearside inner
slight blow from left bank exhaust manifold
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
Based on 4,388,972 MOT tests across 325,470 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P265 JVP is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
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 performed better than the average for its 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 P265 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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P265 JVP is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 7 March 1997.
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