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P293 JVP

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Lpg 3950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

110,865 mi
Last recorded110,865 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2015
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP293 JVP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 28 Nov 2015 110,865 miles

Centre Front Steering damper excessively corroded and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2014 109,545 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2014 109,528 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Outer Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front Upper Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Fail 25 Sep 2014 109,445 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 106,972 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 101,086 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 95,993 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

nearside front inner wheel arch corroding

offside front inner wheel arch corroding

Fail 17 Jun 2011 95,993 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

nearside front inner wheel arch corroding

offside front inner wheel arch corroding

Pass 22 Jun 2010 88,311 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 88,291 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Offside Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis (2.4.A.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 80,843 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 72,807 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 72,807 miles

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Pass 12 Jul 2006 64,458 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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P293 JVP is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 3,950cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P293 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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P293 JVP is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 10 April 1997.

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