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P66 JFB

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

110,838 mi
Last recorded110,838 miles
Recorded on20 May 2014
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP66 JFB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2014 110,838 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 103,913 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 96,847 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 96,847 miles

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 4 May 2011 89,538 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

number plate light unit in poor condition front and rear suspension soft slight play steering box drop arm

Pass 4 May 2011 89,538 miles

number plate light unit in poor condition front and rear suspension soft slight play steering box drop arm

Fail 29 Apr 2010 85,200 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

slight corrosion n/s and o/s front metal brake pipes

Pass 29 Apr 2010 85,200 miles

slight corrosion n/s and o/s front metal brake pipes

Pass 18 Mar 2009 80,705 miles

front and rear shockers soft. exhaust back box in poor con dition. slight corrosion n/s and o/s rear inn er wheel arch. slight corrosion n/s and o/s inner/ outer rear sill area

Fail 18 Mar 2009 80,705 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front and rear shockers soft. exhaust back box in poor con dition. slight corrosion n/s and o/s rear inn er wheel arch. slight corrosion n/s and o/s inner/ outer rear sill area

Pass 2 Feb 2008 75,288 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2007 68,678 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2005 61,445 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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P66 JFB is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 P66 JFB, 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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P66 JFB is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 April 1997.

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