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P657 JNF

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

122,184 mi
Last recorded122,184 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2012
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP657 JNF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2012 122,184 miles

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

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

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

handbrake efficiency low but passed

Pass 29 Jan 2011 118,786 miles

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

o/s/r bump stop missing

Pass 9 Feb 2010 111,438 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 102,506 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Fail 10 Jan 2008 96,307 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

advanced corrosion on brake pipe to offside front caliper

advanced corrosion on sill areas ,body mountings & chassis

exhaust system and fittings corroded

nearside tractor joint weaping oil and chrome pitted

only one of two washers working both sides

wiper blades torn

Pass 10 Jan 2008 96,307 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

advanced corrosion on brake pipe to offside front caliper

advanced corrosion on sill areas ,body mountings & chassis

exhaust system and fittings corroded

nearside tractor joint weaping oil and chrome pitted

only one of two washers working both sides

wiper blades torn

Pass 11 Jan 2007 89,784 miles

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

Nearsidefront washer jet ione of two blocked

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

Offside rear brake disk corroded on inner working face.

Slight play in front wheel bearings.

Small amount of surface corrosion on rear seat belt anchor point pescribed area, both sides on the inner wing area.

Small oil leak at the rear of the engine.

Various areas of surface corrosion on underside of vehicle,

Fail 11 Jan 2007 89,784 miles

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

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

Nearsidefront washer jet ione of two blocked

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

Offside rear brake disk corroded on inner working face.

Slight play in front wheel bearings.

Small amount of surface corrosion on rear seat belt anchor point pescribed area, both sides on the inner wing area.

Small oil leak at the rear of the engine.

Various areas of surface corrosion on underside of vehicle,

Fail 11 Jan 2006 82,235 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

play in both front hub bearings

Pass 11 Jan 2006 82,235 miles

play in both front hub bearings

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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P657 JNF is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P657 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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P657 JNF is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 7 February 1997.

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