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P389 LOJ

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Red Petrol 3497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2017
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

124,441 mi
Last recorded124,441 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2016
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP389 LOJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,497cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2016 124,441 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 118,715 miles

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

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

Oil leak

both inner sills and both rear arches undersealed

general underbody corrosion

Pass 26 Oct 2010 112,703 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 108,180 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Mudguard Mounting Plates slightly corroded.

Pass 8 Sep 2008 104,014 miles

ALL Coil Springs slightly corroded.

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

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

Front Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

O/S/F Indicator Lens damaged.

O/S/F Swivel Housing has slight oil seepage.

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 29 Aug 2008 103,789 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

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

ALL Coil Springs slightly corroded.

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

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

Front Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

O/S/F Indicator Lens damaged.

O/S/F Swivel Housing has slight oil seepage.

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 97,688 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

PAS pipe corroded

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both front tyres wearing on edges

n/s/f indicator lense damaged

o/s/f hub seal leaking

steering damper casing corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2006 92,305 miles

both lower side lamps pale

exhaust system corroded and has been repaired at some point

o/s/f bumper loose

o/s/f indicator damaged

o/s/f swival housing leaking (front diff)

o/s/r lower side lamp inop

oil leaks

signs of leak from corroded pas pipe (n/s/f)

steering damper outer casing corroded

Fail 21 Jul 2006 91,821 miles

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

fuel pipes corroded

o/s/f steering swivel joint leaking oil

rear exhaust in poor condition

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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P389 LOJ is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 3,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 P389 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 P389 LOJ registered?

P389 LOJ is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 March 1997.

Is P389 LOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P389 LOJ shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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