MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
150,426 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt a frame (2.4.G.2)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
oil leaks
both front anti roll bar linkage dust covers deteriorated
both front tyres worn close to legal limit
exhaust system has a minor leak of gasses
front number plate slightly damaged
movement in nearside headlamp unit
oil leaks
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
handbrake lever nearing limit of travel
nearside front wheel bearing noisy
nearside rear bump stop missing
Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Oil leak
nearside rear bump stop missing
rear exhaust section blowing
Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Oil leak
nearside rear axle bump stop missing
propshaft rear rubber coupling deteriorating
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oil leak
o/s/f hub seal leaking
Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oil leak
o/s/f hub seal leaking
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Oil leak
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
rear propshaft rear do-nut split & frying
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P299 XYJ is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.
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 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 P299 XYJ, 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 XYJ is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 17 April 1997.
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