MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
177,156 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
n/s front passenger door stiff to open
wet day
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
n/s front passenger door stiff to open
wet day
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
slight corrosion on n/s/f flitch,
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
Based on 4,388,972 MOT tests across 325,470 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P525 DVJ is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 P525 DVJ, 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 P525 DVJ registered?
P525 DVJ is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 7 March 1997.
Is P525 DVJ safe to buy?
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