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P408 JFC

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2018
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

140,834 mi
Last recorded140,834 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2017
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP408 JFC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2017 140,834 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view door mirror (8.1.2a)

Fail 15 Dec 2017 140,834 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view door mirror (8.1.2a)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 137,087 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2016 137,087 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 131,992 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2015 131,921 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded body mount (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2014 129,203 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2014 129,203 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2013 126,058 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 126,058 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 117,485 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 108,195 miles

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

drag link dust cover split

Pass 20 Oct 2010 99,461 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2010 99,461 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2009 94,472 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 94,472 miles

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)

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2008 89,022 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 89,022 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Oct 2007 84,082 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 16 Oct 2006 87,559 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 78,557 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2005 74,351 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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P408 JFC is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P408 JFC, 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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P408 JFC is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 24 June 1997.

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