MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
161,170 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated release cable/catch (8.4.2)
Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
Nearside Front inner wing corroded but not within prescribed area
Oil leak ()
Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
nearside and offside outer sills corroded but not considered excessive
rear cross member corroded but not considered excessive
underside corrosion
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded caliper pipe (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (3.6.C.3)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play swivel housing (2.2.B.1g) DANGEROUS
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded caliper pipe (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front inner wing corroded but not within prescribed area
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oil leak ()
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)
Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
nearside and offside outer sills corroded but not considered excessive
rear cross member corroded but not considered excessive
underside corrosion
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
front inner arches corroded but not prescribed areas
general underside corrosion
offside outer sill corroded but not considered excessive
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
front inner arches corroded but not prescribed areas
general underside corrosion
offside outer sill corroded but not considered excessive
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Prop-shaft universal joint worn
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Inner Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
drivers seat worn
front reg plate starting to delaminate
o/s/f swivel hub leaking grease
rear wishbone o/s bush starting to seperate
steering wheel cover loose on wheel
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
n/s/f sill outer starting corrsion ok at this time
o/s/f hub laeking oil
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
n/s/f sill outer starting corrsion ok at this time
o/s/f hub laeking oil
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
no emmissions test due to exhaust missing
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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P35 JRJ 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 58.8%.
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 P35 JRJ, 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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P35 JRJ is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 19 March 1997.
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