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P62 JRJ

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2015
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

186,329 mi
Last recorded186,329 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2014
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP62 JRJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2014 186,329 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 186,302 miles

Nearside Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Mar 2013 181,632 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Mar 2013 181,632 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Apr 2012 176,636 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 172,460 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 167,180 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 167,180 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2009 161,639 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 161,494 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 155,874 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2008 155,874 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 153,230 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 153,229 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2007 147,375 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2007 147,365 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 Mar 2006 141,409 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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P62 JRJ is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 P62 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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P62 JRJ is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 25 April 1997.

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