MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
78,836 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Exhaust Sytem Rusted
Signs Of Fluid Loss From Nearside Front Hub Assy.
Vehicle Tested In Wet Conditions
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Front Exhaust Sytem Rusted
Signs Of Fluid Loss From Nearside Front Hub Assy.
Vehicle Tested In Wet Conditions
Both front hub seals weeping
Engine oil leaks
Slight exhaust leak at middle to rear joint
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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P5 SMJ is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 3,947cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 P5 SMJ, 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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How do I check the history of P5 SMJ?
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What year was P5 SMJ registered?
P5 SMJ is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 9 January 1997.
Is P5 SMJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for P5 SMJ shows 6 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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