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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Body component slightly loose door pin slight play (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
all underbody heavily undersealed
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Body component slightly loose door pin slight play (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
all underbody heavily undersealed
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all 4 ()
Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play above axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play above axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()
Front Brake hose excessively chafed all four (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Body has slight corrosion all body mounts (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner chassis rails both sides (6.1.B.2)
Body has slight corrosion all body mounts (6.1.B.2)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner chassis rails both sides (6.1.B.2)
Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear 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)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
nsf inner sill corroded
nsr sill corroded
osr sill corroded
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
nsr floor corroded
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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P294 HJA is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.
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 P294 HJA, 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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P294 HJA is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 22 January 1997.
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