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P599 BJT

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

175,642 mi
Last recorded175,642 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2014
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP599 BJT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2014 175,642 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 166,464 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 155,478 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2012 154,472 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 149,079 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 1 Jul 2010 134,677 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 134,677 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2008 113,783 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 100,701 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2007 100,701 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2006 96,207 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 96,192 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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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P599 BJT is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 124,978 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 P599 BJT, 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 P599 BJT registered?

P599 BJT is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 16 April 1997.

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The MOT history for P599 BJT shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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