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P275 JVP

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

81,012 mi
Last recorded81,012 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2020
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP275 JVP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2020 81,012 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 79,956 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2019 79,956 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2018 79,468 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 78,714 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 78,228 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 77,684 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2014 77,115 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Oct 2014 77,115 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 76,570 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 76,032 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2010 74,933 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 73,601 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 71,981 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 20 Mar 2006 68,200 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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P275 JVP is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 P275 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 P275 JVP registered?

P275 JVP is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 15 April 1997.

Is P275 JVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P275 JVP shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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