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P316 DJO

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

170,355 mi
Last recorded170,355 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2013
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP316 DJO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2013 170,355 miles

general chassis corrosion

rear brake discs corroded

slight noise in nsf whee bearing

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Fail 27 Sep 2013 170,269 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

general chassis corrosion

rear brake discs corroded

slight noise in nsf whee bearing

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 26 Sep 2012 161,232 miles

general corrosion on inner front wings and under side of vehicle

slight noise in nsf wheel bearing

slight play in osf wheel bearing

Fail 15 Sep 2012 160,936 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

general corrosion on inner front wings and under side of vehicle

slight noise in nsf wheel bearing

slight play in osf wheel bearing

Pass 30 Sep 2011 150,758 miles

Rear brake discs rusty.

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 140,364 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Rear brake discs rusty on edges

Pass 22 Jun 2009 136,090 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 129,085 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 122,776 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 111,336 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2006 111,336 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 24 Jun 2005 100,499 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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P316 DJO is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P316 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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What year was P316 DJO registered?

P316 DJO is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 4 March 1997.

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