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P276 DJO

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Petrol 3947cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

133,351 mi
Last recorded133,351 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2019
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP276 DJO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,947cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2019 133,351 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Both front swivel seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 132,888 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 132,087 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 131,470 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 130,884 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2014 130,499 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 130,302 miles

Offside front Inner wheel arch corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2013 129,657 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside rear bump stop missing

Offside front inner wheel arch corroded

Offside rear wheel arch corroded

Oil leak

Rear seat belts plastic casings missing off catches

Pass 16 Jan 2012 128,844 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 128,209 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 127,141 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 126,229 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 126,227 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

lpg fuel tanks corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2008 122,571 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 4 Jan 2008 122,571 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Oil leak

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

Pass 7 Dec 2006 111,939 miles

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

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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P276 DJO is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 3,947cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 P276 DJO, 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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P276 DJO is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 11 March 1997.

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