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P416 TBJ

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

138,026 mi
Last recorded138,026 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2016
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP416 TBJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 12 Sep 2016 138,026 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

both rear arches corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2015 137,265 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 134,429 miles

baby seat fitted n/side rear belt bot fully inspected

both front brake pipes corroded

corrosion on n/side front inner wheel arch

corrosion on underside in places

front and rear coil springs corroded

front brake discs corroded

n/side front and both rear tyres cracked and perished

n/side front brake pipe on caliper corroded

Fail 12 Nov 2014 134,415 miles

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

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

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

baby seat fitted n/side rear belt bot fully inspected

both front brake pipes corroded

both front sills corroded and hooled.

corrosion on n/side front inner wheel arch

corrosion on underside in places

front and rear coil springs corroded

front brake discs corroded

n/side front and both rear tyres cracked and perished

n/side front brake pipe on caliper corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2013 129,946 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2013 129,942 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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 Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure 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)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 121,013 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 112,567 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 111,599 miles

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

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 112,882 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 112,882 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 15 Oct 2009 102,891 miles

Both front iner wings are corroded.

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 102,891 miles

Both front iner wings are corroded.

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 98,305 miles

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 20 Oct 2007 94,914 miles

Front to rear brake pipe has started to rust.

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 3 Oct 2006 90,284 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2005 80,267 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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P416 TBJ is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 1997 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 124,978 miles. This 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 P416 TBJ, 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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P416 TBJ is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 4 March 1997.

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