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P669 PKJ

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

112,416 mi
Last recorded112,416 miles
Recorded on22 May 2013
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP669 PKJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2013 112,416 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 11 May 2012 108,382 miles

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

n/s/r tyre worn on inner tread.

o/s/r tyre worn on outer edge.

Fail 26 May 2011 101,926 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s steering joint gaiter split

slight n/s swivel seal leak

wipers smear slightly

Pass 26 May 2011 101,926 miles

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

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

o/s steering joint gaiter split

slight n/s swivel seal leak

wipers smear slightly

Pass 11 May 2010 97,048 miles

Oil leak

Pass 22 May 2009 92,581 miles

Oil leak

Fail 22 May 2009 92,581 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Mar 2008 87,996 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 79,373 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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P669 PKJ is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P669 PKJ, 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 P669 PKJ registered?

P669 PKJ is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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The MOT history for P669 PKJ shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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