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P299 XYJ

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

150,426 mi
Last recorded150,426 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2017
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP299 XYJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2017 150,426 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2016 148,548 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 171,179 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2013 167,345 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 162,716 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 157,591 miles

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

Oil leak

o/s/f hub seal leaking

Fail 25 Jul 2011 157,509 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 149,731 miles

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)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 142,576 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 125,549 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 Feb 2007 116,604 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2007 116,383 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

rear propshaft rear do-nut split & frying

Pass 18 Feb 2006 107,878 miles

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.

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 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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