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P447 FFJ

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

157,067 mi
Last recorded157,067 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2014
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP447 FFJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2014 157,067 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 150,849 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 144,489 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 137,724 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 129,775 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 119,067 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 110,302 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 110,280 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2007 101,239 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 92,425 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 92,425 miles

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

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

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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P447 FFJ is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 P447 FFJ, 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 P447 FFJ registered?

P447 FFJ is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 13 February 1997.

Is P447 FFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P447 FFJ shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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