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P352 LKJ

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

169,889 mi
Last recorded169,889 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2014
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP352 LKJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2014 169,889 miles

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

brake pipes to both rear calipers starting to corode

n/s outer sill weak in places and starting to coprode

Fail 29 Jan 2014 169,889 miles

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

brake pipes to both rear calipers starting to corode

n/s outer sill weak in places and starting to coprode

Pass 1 Feb 2013 165,430 miles

corrosion n/s/f outrigger too body mount

corrosion to both rear bodt mounts

n/s/r bump stop missing

rear prop rubber mount cracked

Fail 30 Jan 2013 165,421 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

corrosion n/s/f outrigger too body mount

corrosion to both rear bodt mounts

n/s/r bump stop missing

rear brake pads low

rear prop rubber mount cracked

Pass 31 Jan 2012 158,893 miles

engine oil leak

rear brake pads getting low

rear light in bumper not working

Fail 31 Jan 2012 158,893 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine oil leak

rear brake pads getting low

rear light in bumper not working

Pass 3 Feb 2011 150,328 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 25 Jan 2011 150,315 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

engine oil leak

Pass 20 Jan 2010 141,970 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 141,970 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 136,547 miles

engine oil leak

Pass 26 Jan 2008 130,258 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2007 130,256 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Dec 2006 123,132 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2006 123,132 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2005 115,625 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2005 115,619 miles

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

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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P352 LKJ is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 P352 LKJ, 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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P352 LKJ is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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