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P299 FEJ

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Lpg 3947cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,099 mi
Last recorded120,099 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2013
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP299 FEJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,947cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2013 120,099 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 116,305 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 111,463 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2011 111,442 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 May 2010 107,196 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 30 Apr 2010 107,164 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 105,627 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 11 Mar 2009 105,469 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Battery insecure

Pass 16 Jan 2008 99,362 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

emissions tested on lpg

Fail 5 Jan 2007 94,922 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2007 94,922 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 7 Jan 2006 88,000 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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P299 FEJ is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 3,947cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 124,978 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 P299 FEJ, 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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P299 FEJ is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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