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P563 JVU

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

148,876 mi
Last recorded148,876 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2020
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP563 JVU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2020 148,876 miles

Nearside Rear inner wheel arch corroded

Nearside inner and outer sill corroded

Nearside number plate light not working

Offside Rear hub seal damp with oil

Offside Rear inner wheel arch corroded

Offside bonnet hinge mounting area corroded

Offside inner and outer sill corroded

boot floor corroded

engine oil leaks

steering ball joint gators starting to split

Pass 13 May 2018 148,827 miles

under body corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2016 145,671 miles

oil leaks fron ns front and rear hubs

Fail 26 Sep 2016 145,642 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play rear track rod end (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play front and rear track rod ends (2.2.B.1f)

Registration plate lamp not working os and ns (1.1.C.1d)

oil leaks fron ns front and rear hubs

Pass 25 Aug 2015 139,769 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 139,769 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 124,638 miles

Oil leak

Fail 18 Aug 2014 124,633 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Front Upper Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Aug 2013 122,848 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

both chassis rails corroded

both inner sills corroded

o/s/f inner wing corroded

rear body mounting points corroded

Fail 20 Aug 2013 122,846 miles

Nearside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Inner Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

both chassis rails corroded

both inner sills corroded

o/s/f inner wing corroded

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

rear body mounting points corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2012 115,614 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2011 116,093 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 114,489 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 112,208 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 110,278 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

massive oil leak

Pass 18 Sep 2007 107,725 miles

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

offside rear axle bump stop missing and nocking noise from rear .possible rear diff mounting arm to baal joint,recommend further investigation

slight movement in offside and nearside rear shock absorber top mountings

Pass 13 Sep 2006 104,365 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 104,363 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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P563 JVU is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 P563 JVU, 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 P563 JVU registered?

P563 JVU is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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The MOT history for P563 JVU shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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