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P607 HJC

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

141,059 mi
Last recorded141,059 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2016
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP607 HJC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 29 Sep 2016 141,059 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit attachment loose bump stop missing (2.4.F.1a)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Aug 2016 140,977 miles

Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Both chassis mounts (2.4.A.3)

Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Both inner arches (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Body mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Arch (2.4.A.3)

Body has slight corrosion All over (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion Arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt All four (2.2.C.1c)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement All four (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 136,000 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 127,583 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 122,839 miles

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

Oil leak

front disc worn on inner surface n/s ando/s

Fail 12 Apr 2011 122,836 miles

Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Oil leak

front disc worn on inner surface n/s ando/s

Pass 19 Mar 2010 120,514 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

transmission brake oil contaminated

Fail 19 Mar 2010 120,514 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

transmission brake oil contaminated

Pass 12 Mar 2009 119,064 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2009 119,040 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

o/s rear mudflap pannel corroded and loose

oil leak

Fail 30 Jan 2008 110,086 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 110,086 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 102,048 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 97,050 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2006 97,046 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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P607 HJC is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P607 HJC, 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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P607 HJC is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 March 1997.

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