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P273 JJU

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

181,949 mi
Last recorded181,949 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2015
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP273 JJU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2015 181,949 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 179,369 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 174,719 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 169,137 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 155,490 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 142,868 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s and n/s sills slightly corroded

Pass 12 May 2009 134,487 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 132,284 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 132,279 miles

Nearside Front Steering retaining device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 122,324 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2006 110,792 miles

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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P273 JJU is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 P273 JJU, 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 P273 JJU registered?

P273 JJU is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P273 JJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P273 JJU shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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