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P610 BJT

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

204,394 mi
Last recorded204,394 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2025
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP610 BJT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2025 204,394 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light in bumper (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill area body mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 201,677 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush shock upper bush worn (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush shock upper bush worn (5.3.2 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced light corrosion all over chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 200,347 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced light corrosion all over (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 196,305 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 193,298 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 193,246 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2018 193,242 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 193,068 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 182,192 miles

Oil leak

Fail 12 Jun 2015 182,190 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 1 Apr 2014 171,793 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Feb 2014 171,523 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front 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 (6.1.B.2)

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

Advise both rear tyres perishing

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Feb 2013 161,426 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Feb 2012 147,649 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

battery insecure

oil leak

plastic sills

rear discs rusty

screen cracked but dose not obscure drivers view

Fail 4 Feb 2012 147,636 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

battery insecure

oil leak

plastic sills

rear discs rusty

screen cracked but dose not obscure drivers view

Pass 23 Nov 2010 141,196 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Oil leak

advise oil level low

Fail 19 Nov 2010 141,190 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Oil leak

advise oil level low

Pass 24 Sep 2009 130,767 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 130,758 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2008 128,702 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 128,702 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 125,988 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

slight play in n/s front hub bearing .

Pass 16 Aug 2006 122,580 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2005 106,025 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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P610 BJT is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 P610 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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P610 BJT is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 12 April 1997.

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