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P450 LJB

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Petrol 3947cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

151,792 mi
Last recorded151,792 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2013
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP450 LJB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,947cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2013 151,792 miles

BOTH gas tanks held up by nylon strapping.

rear propshaft rear U/J badly worn.

Fail 20 Dec 2013 151,784 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

BOTH gas tanks held up by nylon strapping.

rear propshaft rear U/J badly worn.

Pass 18 Dec 2012 145,161 miles

CORROSION , GENERAL UNDER SIDE ,

WEAR IN SUSPENSION BUSHES FRONT AND REAR.

antiroll bar drop links in poor condition,both sides

corrosion around servo mountings

rear shock absorber bushes in poor condition

strong advise !!!! rear brake pipes corroded

track rod end gaitors in poor condition

wear in ball joints

STRONG ADVISE.!!!! GAS TANK MOUNTINGS CORRODED AND MISSING

Fail 13 Dec 2012 145,123 miles

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear 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 Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

CORROSION , GENERAL UNDER SIDE ,

WEAR IN SUSPENSION BUSHES FRONT AND REAR.

antiroll bar drop links in poor condition,both sides

corrosion around servo mountings

rear shock absorber bushes in poor condition

strong advise !!!! rear brake pipes corroded

track rod end gaitors in poor condition

wear in ball joints

STRONG ADVISE.!!!! GAS TANK MOUNTINGS CORRODED AND MISSING

Pass 16 Dec 2011 142,971 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2011 142,967 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 26 Nov 2010 141,435 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 135,204 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 135,199 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2008 130,198 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 125,632 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2007 125,632 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2006 119,221 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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P450 LJB is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 3,947cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 P450 LJB, 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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P450 LJB is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 14 January 1997.

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