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P664 JNF

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

123,247 mi
Last recorded123,247 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP664 JNF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 123,247 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

fully undersealed including fuel and brake pipes

Pass 28 Jan 2025 118,791 miles

all rear seats removed

fully undersealed including fuel and brake pipes

Pass 1 Feb 2024 113,697 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

exhaust tail pipe missing

fully undersealed including fuel and brake pipes

Pass 24 Jan 2023 110,800 miles

chassis is undersealed

no rear seats fitted

Pass 24 Jan 2022 105,540 miles

fully undersealed including fuel and brake pipes

Pass 9 Feb 2021 103,872 miles

fully undersealed including fuel and brake pipes

Pass 18 Jun 2019 101,131 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 98,680 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 96,237 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 95,100 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

corrosion to underbody

inner wheel arches modified

underbody had lots of welding repairs,alot done from inside

Fail 20 Feb 2016 95,088 miles

Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 89,562 miles

corrosion to near side w/arch

corrosion to swivel balls

nearside [middle front]body has slight corrosion

rear prop joint splitting

Fail 12 Feb 2015 89,144 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Nearside Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Steering lock stop missing (2.2.D.2c)

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

Offside Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

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

Rear Trailing arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

corrosion to n/s/f w/arch

corrosion to swivel balls

steering damper insecure

Pass 26 Feb 2014 80,427 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2013 70,072 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 70,072 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 63,099 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 12 Mar 2012 63,099 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Feb 2011 58,296 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2011 58,296 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 55,426 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 55,426 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 55,101 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 54,290 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2008 54,247 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2007 53,599 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2007 53,598 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Feb 2006 49,215 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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P664 JNF is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P664 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 P664 JNF registered?

P664 JNF is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 2 January 1997.

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The MOT history for P664 JNF shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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