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P413 JFC

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

135,547 mi
Last recorded135,547 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2013
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP413 JFC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2013 135,547 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2013 135,547 miles

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

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

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

Offside Hydraulic brake cylinder excessively weakened by corrosion (3.6.A.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2012 131,116 miles

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

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 9 Nov 2012 131,116 miles

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Nov 2011 125,450 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 119,644 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2010 119,644 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2009 114,263 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2009 114,263 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2008 108,575 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 108,575 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Fail 4 Nov 2008 108,550 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2007 101,148 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2006 92,193 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2006 92,193 miles

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

drag link has been heated up

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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P413 JFC is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 P413 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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P413 JFC is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 17 July 1997.

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