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P265 JVP

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

150,320 mi
Last recorded150,320 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2016
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP265 JVP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 24 Feb 2016 150,320 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2015 145,944 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2014 145,848 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2013 141,487 miles

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)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 137,541 miles

metal brake pipes corroded

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

chassis and boddy corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2011 126,067 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 106,746 miles

slight blow from left bank exhaust manifold

Pass 2 Nov 2009 91,004 miles

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)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 75,507 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2007 58,330 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2007 58,324 miles

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)

Pass 1 Nov 2006 55,457 miles

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)

Pass 1 Nov 2005 50,960 miles

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.

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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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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What year was P265 JVP registered?

P265 JVP is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 7 March 1997.

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The MOT history for P265 JVP shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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