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P265 JWL

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

189,954 mi
Last recorded189,954 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2022
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP265 JWL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2022 189,954 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Apr 2022 189,954 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2021 185,400 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear and front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

some corrosion to body-not considered excessive

underside of vehicle very muddy

Pass 17 Mar 2020 176,547 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2020 176,547 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 175,012 miles

Offside Front body mounting corroded and spilt

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Feb 2019 175,011 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front body mounting corroded and spilt

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 171,451 miles

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

Offside Front wiper blade torn slightly

Oil leak ()

Steering pivot point has slight play Under bonnet universal joint (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 166,615 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion to rear ns / os chasie (6.1.B.2)

Front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion and off side front bulk head under bonnet (6.1.A.1)

Fail 19 Aug 2016 166,600 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings close to torq reaction arm (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings near fuel tank marked (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings near fuel tank marked (6.1.B.2)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion to rear ns / os chasie (6.1.B.2)

Front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion and off side front bulk head under bonnet (6.1.A.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 159,787 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 153,074 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 146,991 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 140,867 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 133,407 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 125,823 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 117,579 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 109,226 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 98,517 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 91,805 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

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 JWL is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 JWL, 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 JWL is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 3 July 1997.

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