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P369 JOX

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

168,670 mi
Last recorded168,670 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2019
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP369 JOX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2019 168,670 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front pads low .

two front wings has rusted and two rear wings rusted has duck tape on it

Pass 1 Apr 2018 162,063 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Mar 2017 144,342 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear chassis repair is undersealed

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak ()

Fail 28 Mar 2017 144,256 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Apr 2016 120,836 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front swivel hub seals leaking.

n/s/r bump stop missing

Fail 6 Apr 2016 120,836 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front swivel hub seals leaking.

n/s/r bump stop missing

Pass 2 Mar 2015 111,302 miles

n/s step missing.n/s/f indicator lens cover missing.but has ayellow blub.

Fail 2 Mar 2015 111,302 miles

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

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

n/s step missing.n/s/f indicator lens cover missing.but has ayellow blub.

Fail 26 Feb 2014 102,508 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Feb 2014 102,508 miles

Oil leak

Pass 7 Feb 2013 94,038 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 84,258 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 80,784 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 78,465 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

rear number plate bulb dull

Pass 24 Feb 2009 75,667 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 75,628 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2008 72,110 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 68,592 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 68,592 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 23 Feb 2006 64,846 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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P369 JOX is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P369 JOX, 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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P369 JOX is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 7 February 1997.

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