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P649 JNF

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

133,373 mi
Last recorded133,373 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2015
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP649 JNF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2015 133,373 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 May 2014 128,082 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 120,567 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 115,964 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside front inner wing corroded outside of prescribed areas

Pass 4 Apr 2011 197,967 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 106,448 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 106,448 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 103,850 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2008 100,277 miles

o.s.r bump stop missing

Fail 11 Mar 2008 100,277 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

front brake pads suspect worn low

o.s.r bump stop missing

Pass 14 Mar 2007 96,789 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 92,439 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 92,439 miles

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

centre exhaust cracked and slightly blowing

o.s.r bump stop missing

play in n.s.f wheel bearing ( not excessive )

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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P649 JNF is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 P649 JNF, 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 P649 JNF registered?

P649 JNF is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 January 1997.

Is P649 JNF safe to buy?

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