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P312 HJC

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

185,880 mi
Last recorded185,880 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2013
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP312 HJC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 20 Aug 2013 185,880 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Front bumper insecure

Rear bumper insecure

both rear body mounts corroded away

midde mounts sis are corroded and holed

o/s front body mount rotton

Pass 10 Aug 2012 182,015 miles

cover missing n/s rear seat belt

exhaust very weak and thin

front o/s disc pitted

n/s outer sill thin

some front brake judder

Pass 9 Aug 2011 178,081 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Propshaft component defective

Fail 9 Aug 2011 178,081 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Propshaft component defective

Pass 23 Jul 2010 174,208 miles

Both front suspenion shocker turrets very thin

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 169,720 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 6 Jul 2009 169,720 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 164,856 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

nearside and offside inner and outer sills corroded

rear chassis corroded

Fail 10 Jun 2008 164,854 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

nearside and offside inner and outer sills corroded

rear chassis corroded

Fail 24 Jan 2008 164,804 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 23 Jan 2007 155,742 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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P312 HJC is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 P312 HJC, 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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P312 HJC is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 15 May 1997.

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