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P59 JRJ

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2021
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

158,388 mi
Last recorded158,388 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2020
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP59 JRJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 10 Feb 2020 158,388 miles

Front Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 148,029 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 145,109 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 140,261 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 127,248 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 116,753 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 107,736 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 98,080 miles

exhaust in poor condition

front to rear metal brake pipe shows some corrossion

Pass 11 Jan 2012 87,892 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 80,363 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 73,920 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 66,700 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 64,632 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 59,844 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 53,204 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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P59 JRJ is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P59 JRJ, 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 P59 JRJ registered?

P59 JRJ is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 April 1997.

Is P59 JRJ safe to buy?

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