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P28 JRJ

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

62,480 mi
Last recorded62,480 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2021
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP28 JRJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2021 62,480 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2019 61,934 miles

Central Rear axle ball joint has slight wear

Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Jul 2019 61,934 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road cracked (3.2 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn saddle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch full area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn saddle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch full area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Axle insecure such that functionality is affected ball joint worn (5.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring mounting insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Coil spring mounting insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 61,529 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 59,290 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 53,657 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

under body corrosion

Fail 22 Mar 2016 53,657 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

under body corrosion

Pass 1 Apr 2015 45,266 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 35,670 miles

front and rear suspension bushes showing wear

front inner wings and radiator panel corroded

rear brake discs corroded

some body to chassis mounts corroded

under body and chassis very rusty

Fail 22 Mar 2014 35,595 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

front and rear suspension bushes showing wear

front inner wings and radiator panel corroded

rear brake discs corroded

some body to chassis mounts corroded

under body and chassis very rusty

Pass 18 Apr 2013 31,286 miles

exhaust rusty

n/s front inner wing corroded

o/s front inner wing rusting

o/s rear suspension bump stop missing

slight rusting on brake discs

suspension bushes showing wear

under body very rusty

Fail 4 Apr 2013 31,286 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

exhaust rusty

n/s front inner wing corroded

o/s front inner wing rusting

o/s rear suspension bump stop missing

slight rusting on brake discs

some travel brake pedal

suspension bushes showing wear

under body very rusty

Pass 22 Feb 2011 31,154 miles

chassis rusting

front brake discs starting to rust

n/s/r top shocker mount showing signs of wear

o/s/f hub damp

o/s/r top shocker mount showing signs of wear

rear brake discs starting to rust

Fail 8 Feb 2011 31,141 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

chassis rusting

front brake discs starting to rust

n/s/r top shocker mount showing signs of wear

o/s/f hub damp

o/s/r top shocker mount showing signs of wear

rear brake discs starting to rust

Pass 22 Feb 2010 30,295 miles

SIGNS OF GREASE AROUND O/S/F HUB

UNDER BODY RUSTING IN PLACES

Pass 24 Feb 2009 29,665 miles

chassis getting rusty

exhaust getting rusty

slight movement in top shocker mount

under body getting rusty

Fail 24 Feb 2009 29,665 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

chassis getting rusty

exhaust getting rusty

slight movement in top shocker mount

under body getting rusty

Pass 5 Feb 2008 28,608 miles

Exhaust starting to rust

NS Front wiper blade split at ends

Slight movement in NS Rear wheel

Slight oil leak on engine

Under body starting to rust

Pass 8 Feb 2007 27,492 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

slight movement in n/s/r suspension top mount

Fail 7 Feb 2007 27,492 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

slight movement in n/s/r shocker top mount

Pass 8 Feb 2006 26,354 miles

UNDER BODY RUSTING IN PLACES

Fail 3 Feb 2006 26,336 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

under body rusty

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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P28 JRJ is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P28 JRJ, 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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P28 JRJ is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 10 March 1997.

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