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P707 TBJ

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

148,655 mi
Last recorded148,655 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2024
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP707 TBJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2024 148,655 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trail(s) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Slight corrosion to vehicle structure -floor

Slight damage to nearside headlamp lens, not affecting beam pattern

Welding repairs coated in underseal

Pass 28 Apr 2023 145,654 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trail(s) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Rears (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Slight corrosion to vehicle structure but not excessive floor

Slight damage to nearside headlight lens, not affecting beam pattern

Welding repairs coated in underseal

Wheel bearing has slight play x4 (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 141,821 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trails (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Slight damage Ns headlamp lens

Welding repairs coated in underseal

Wheel bearing has slight play x4 (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2021 140,159 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trail(s) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside rear brake disc scored inner facing

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Slight damage to windscreen not affecting drivers view- Nearside

Slight oil leak diff

Welding repair(s) coated in underseal

Fail 30 Apr 2021 140,155 miles

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Nsf/Osf (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trail(s) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside rear brake disc scored inner facing

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Slight damage to windscreen not affecting drivers view- Nearside

Slight oil leak diff

Welding repair(s) coated in underseal

Pass 13 Aug 2018 138,290 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 135,993 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad (3.5.1g)

windscreen cracked

Fail 16 Jun 2017 135,970 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases down pipe (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear pipe, near rear axle (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

windscreen cracked

Pass 17 Jun 2016 131,222 miles

Nearside Rear seat belt locking mech outer missing

Offside Rear seat belt locking mech outer missing

Fail 14 Jun 2016 131,183 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Inner Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wing (3.6.C.3)

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

Nearside Rear seat belt locking mech outer missing

Offside Rear seat belt locking mech outer missing

Pass 13 Aug 2014 130,087 miles

All tyres perished

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Fail 18 Jun 2014 130,056 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

All tyres perished

General corrosion under vehicle but not withing perscribed areas

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

Pass 9 Apr 2010 126,223 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 126,223 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 117,533 miles

o/s front body mount and o/s and n/s rear floor pans rusting

rear brake pipes rusting

Fail 1 Apr 2009 117,533 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s front body mount and o/s and n/s rear floor pans rusting

rear brake pipes rusting

Pass 16 Apr 2008 108,655 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 97,997 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 97,997 miles

Offside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 24 Apr 2006 89,794 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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P707 TBJ is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P707 TBJ, 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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P707 TBJ is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 February 1997.

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