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P406 NHJ

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

245,480 mi
Last recorded245,480 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2017
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP406 NHJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2017 245,480 miles

corrosion throughout underside of vehicle

Fail 21 Jan 2017 245,462 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

corrosion throughout underside of vehicle

Pass 28 Jan 2016 233,259 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2016 233,250 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 211,051 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 195,759 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2014 195,759 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

Pass 9 Feb 2013 181,597 miles

o/s/f inner wing corroded and holed

Fail 4 Feb 2013 181,582 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

n/s/r brake disc scored

o/s/f inner wing corroded and holed

Pass 9 Jan 2012 163,506 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 146,589 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 146,589 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2010 123,793 miles

Gaiter split on trackrod end nearside

Fail 6 Jan 2010 123,494 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Gaiter split on trackrod end nearside

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 104,125 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 95,307 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 86,683 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 78,095 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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P406 NHJ is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green 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 P406 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 P406 NHJ registered?

P406 NHJ is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 14 February 1997.

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