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P365 LKJ

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

113,436 mi
Last recorded113,436 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2014
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP365 LKJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2014 113,436 miles

o/s front outrigger corroded and holed

under side of vehicle rusty

Pass 12 Jun 2013 112,699 miles

rear prop-shaft rubber joint split

under side of vehicle rusty

Pass 11 Jun 2012 110,345 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 103,769 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 103,769 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 94,819 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 92,774 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 1 Jun 2009 92,755 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 91,187 miles

corrosion to exhaust rear section

corrosion to o/s/r lower inner arch area

slight leak from both rear shock absorbers and o/s/f

Pass 2 Aug 2007 90,095 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 86,824 miles

handbrake travel slightly long

oil leak

rear shock absorber bushes starting to wear

steering boxdrop arm swivel slight play

Pass 8 Nov 2005 80,002 miles

both rear lower shock absorber mountings starting to wear

handbrake travel long advise adjustment

slight damage to nearside front wheel rim

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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P365 LKJ is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P365 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P365 LKJ registered?

P365 LKJ is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 21 March 1997.

Is P365 LKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P365 LKJ shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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