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P459 LKJ

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

254,199 mi
Last recorded254,199 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2018
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP459 LKJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2018 254,199 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 250,564 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion wheel arch / boot floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 239,377 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

corrosion to vehicle

engine oil leak

Pass 29 Apr 2015 230,753 miles

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

Oil leak

general corrosion to vehicle

tyre walls perished

Fail 29 Apr 2015 230,753 miles

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

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

Oil leak

general corrosion to vehicle

tyre walls perished

Pass 11 Apr 2014 222,076 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

extreme end of exhaust corroded, but functions as intended

nearside side step loose

Pass 9 Apr 2013 211,258 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

extreme end of exhaust corroded.but funtions as is intended

nearside side step loose

Fail 9 Apr 2013 211,258 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

extreme end of exhaust corroded.but funtions as is intended

nearside side step loose

Pass 13 Apr 2012 201,258 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2012 201,258 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2011 188,322 miles

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

bull bar fitted to front

emits slight smoke under acceleration

rear discs corroded but functional

Fail 8 Apr 2011 188,322 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

bull bar fitted to front

emits slight smoke under acceleration

rear discs corroded but functional

Fail 12 Apr 2010 175,722 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s front sidelight works only when ign on

windscreen damage outside swept area

Pass 12 Apr 2010 175,722 miles

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s front sidelight works only when ign on

windscreen damage outside swept area

Pass 7 Apr 2009 160,726 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 150,488 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 Sep 2006 134,005 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 19 Sep 2006 134,005 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 25 Aug 2005 115,359 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 25 Aug 2005 115,359 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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P459 LKJ is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 P459 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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P459 LKJ is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 April 1997.

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