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P414 JFC

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

155,671 mi
Last recorded155,671 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2016
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP414 JFC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2016 155,671 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 153,027 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch corroded

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 149,809 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroding

Fail 24 Mar 2014 149,807 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroding

Pass 13 Mar 2013 140,521 miles

major oil from engine requires attension

Pass 15 Mar 2012 130,808 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Fail 14 Mar 2012 130,808 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Mar 2011 120,962 miles

Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

both front tyres slightly chaffing suspension on lock

front brake discs slightly worn and corroded

oil leak n/s/f hub area

oil leaks from engine and gearbox

Fail 1 Mar 2011 120,962 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

both front tyres slightly chaffing suspension on lock

front brake discs slightly worn and corroded

oil leak n/s/f hub area

oil leaks from engine and gearbox

Pass 1 Apr 2010 115,490 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

exhaust system heavily corroded

o/s/r bumper indicator lamp cracked

oil leak from engine

Fail 31 Mar 2010 115,490 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

exhaust system heavily corroded

o/s/r bumper indicator lamp cracked

oil leak from engine

Pass 28 Apr 2007 113,748 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2007 113,748 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre persihing

offside front and nearside front tyres perishing

Pass 13 Feb 2006 109,980 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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P414 JFC is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 P414 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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What year was P414 JFC registered?

P414 JFC is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 June 1997.

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