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P391 NHJ

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

169,995 mi
Last recorded169,995 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2018
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP391 NHJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2018 169,995 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 19 Jan 2018 169,995 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded breaking away from chassis (2.4.A.3)

engine oil leak

Pass 16 Jan 2017 169,999 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Dec 2015 169,315 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 163,567 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2014 163,523 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2013 160,202 miles

Oil leak

Pass 13 Dec 2012 156,642 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2011 453,803 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2011 153,803 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 148,007 miles

Oil leak

Fail 6 Oct 2010 148,005 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Oct 2009 141,000 miles

Oil leak

Fail 15 Oct 2009 141,000 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Oct 2008 136,665 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2008 136,664 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2007 130,417 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 124,009 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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P391 NHJ is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 124,978 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 P391 NHJ, 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 P391 NHJ registered?

P391 NHJ is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 April 1997.

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