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P456 LKJ

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

111,225 mi
Last recorded111,225 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2017
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP456 LKJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2017 111,225 miles

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

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 105,861 miles

Body has slight corrosion n/s/r and o/s/r (6.1.B.2)

oil leak

Pass 23 Jun 2015 101,739 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Fail 18 Jun 2015 101,712 miles

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

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jun 2014 98,313 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2014 98,293 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 94,126 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 89,509 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2012 89,506 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 84,621 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 79,653 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 73,772 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 69,426 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 69,426 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 62,832 miles

slight play nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 27 Jul 2006 54,012 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 47,372 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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P456 LKJ 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 76.5%.

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 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 P456 LKJ, 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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P456 LKJ is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 24 January 1997.

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