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P388 LOJ

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

175,130 mi
Last recorded175,130 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2021
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP388 LOJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2021 175,130 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Apr 2021 175,130 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 174,629 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 173,100 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 169,908 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 May 2016 166,296 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush offside and nearside lower (2.7.4)

rear prop shaft uj bearings have slight play

Pass 1 Jun 2015 160,442 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

all four tyres perished

Pass 24 May 2014 156,641 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 31 May 2013 149,841 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

oil leak around oil sump

Pass 26 May 2012 142,523 miles

both rear tyres are poor condition inner edge

genral corrosion forming

slight blow rear exhaust box

slight oil leak

Pass 25 May 2011 134,593 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 134,573 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

engine oil leak

front pads are geting low

rear discs poor condition

slight play both rear lower shock bushes

Pass 8 May 2010 131,515 miles

n/s/f spot lamp inop

oil leak

Fail 26 Apr 2010 131,512 miles

Front Steering component deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

corrosion near centre body mounts near rear doors

cut o/s/f tyre sidewall

n/s/f spot lamp inop

n/s/f tyre close to legal limit inner edge

n/s/r tyre slightly out ofshape

oil leak

screw sticking out of n/s/f bumper (SHARP)

slight blow rear exhaust

Pass 27 Feb 2009 125,969 miles

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

Oil leak

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

corrosion to off side rear door shut

Pass 11 Feb 2008 117,622 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 117,622 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 6 Feb 2007 104,409 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 92,778 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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P388 LOJ is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 P388 LOJ, 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 P388 LOJ registered?

P388 LOJ is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 March 1997.

Is P388 LOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P388 LOJ shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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