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P550 JNU

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2021
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

187,697 mi
Last recorded187,697 miles
Recorded on30 May 2020
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP550 JNU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 May 2020 187,697 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2019 185,819 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2018 183,710 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Jun 2017 181,712 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2016 178,624 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 173,576 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 168,749 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 163,332 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 158,764 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 153,024 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 149,319 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

nsf drag link boot split

osf pivet point leaking

Pass 15 Jun 2009 144,245 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 138,021 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 138,021 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2007 131,524 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 121,121 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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P550 JNU is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 P550 JNU, 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 P550 JNU registered?

P550 JNU is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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The MOT history for P550 JNU shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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