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P721 JVC

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

157,180 mi
Last recorded157,180 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2017
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP721 JVC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2017 157,180 miles

General underbody corrosion

Pass 25 Feb 2016 155,050 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2016 155,022 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 152,404 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 8 May 2013 147,691 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

swivel hubs leaking slightly

Pass 21 Apr 2012 137,878 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

exhaust corroded

swivel hubs slight leak

Pass 5 May 2011 131,566 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

front swivel hubs slight leak

Pass 2 Mar 2010 124,892 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

all brake pipe covered in mud

under body corrosion

Pass 11 Mar 2009 115,428 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 115,407 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2008 107,717 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 107,717 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 101,656 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2006

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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P721 JVC is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 P721 JVC, 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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P721 JVC is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 8 January 1997.

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