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P475 LKJ

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Petrol 3947cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2014
Tests15 (7 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate46.7%

Mileage

119,995 mi
Last recorded119,995 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2014
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP475 LKJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,947cc

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MOT History

7 pass 8 fail
Fail 17 Jun 2014 119,995 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

nsf hub leaking,corrosion at rear body supports,os mirror glass secured with tape

Pass 16 May 2013 119,976 miles

suspension components+bodywork+panels corroding,nearside front hub seal leaking,oil leaks,track rod boots wearing

Fail 7 May 2013 119,957 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

suspension components+bodywork+panels corroding,nearside front hub seal leaking,oil leaks,track rod boots wearing

Pass 25 Apr 2012 119,842 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

oil leak from nearside front hub seals

oil leak from transmission brake area but not affecting efficiency

Fail 23 Apr 2012 119,842 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

oil leak from nearside front hub seals

oil leak from transmission brake area but not affecting efficiency

Fail 18 Jun 2011 119,793 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear brake discs pitted and corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2010 119,175 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 117,182 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jun 2009 117,182 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 3 Jun 2009 117,080 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jun 2008 113,920 miles

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

axle leaking oil at nearside front

Pass 6 Jun 2007 108,327 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 108,326 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine oilleak

gearbox oil leak

rear tyres perished

Pass 12 Jun 2006 101,876 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2006 101,866 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

engine oil leak

oil cooler pipes leaking

slight play nsf.osf wheel bearings

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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P475 LKJ is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 3,947cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.7%.

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 P475 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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What year was P475 LKJ registered?

P475 LKJ is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 8 February 1997.

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The MOT history for P475 LKJ shows 15 tests with a 46.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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