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P603 BJT

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

147,367 mi
Last recorded147,367 miles
Recorded on16 May 2019
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP603 BJT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 May 2019 147,367 miles
Fail 16 May 2019 147,367 miles

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 11 May 2018 144,382 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 137,954 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 131,403 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 125,109 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 119,168 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 113,459 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 106,924 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 100,431 miles

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

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

rear brake discs slightly scored.

Pass 6 Apr 2010 93,946 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 85,573 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 75,918 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 66,305 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 62,825 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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P603 BJT 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 93.3%.

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 P603 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 P603 BJT registered?

P603 BJT is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 16 May 1997.

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The MOT history for P603 BJT shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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