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P304 DJO

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2010
Tests10 (4 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

177,264 mi
Last recorded177,264 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2010
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP304 DJO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

4 pass 6 fail
Fail 1 Mar 2010 177,264 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

rear registration plate delaminating

Pass 5 Mar 2009 165,681 miles

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside rear tyre cut in tread

Fail 28 Feb 2009 165,637 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside 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)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside rear tyre cut in tread

Pass 20 Feb 2008 156,890 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 156,890 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Mar 2007 145,150 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 145,044 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear no. plate deteriorating

Fail 3 Mar 2006 129,591 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Mar 2006 129,591 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 129,475 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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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P304 DJO is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 P304 DJO, 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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P304 DJO is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 February 1997.

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