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P726 JVC

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

157,180 mi
Last recorded157,180 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2012
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP726 JVC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2012 157,180 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 149,277 miles

corrosion around all body mountings both sides

corrosion to rear chassis member

various corroded brake pipes

windscreen condition poor o/s/f

Pass 12 Feb 2010 139,097 miles

rear wiper split

windscreen damaged and scratched

Fail 9 Feb 2010 139,093 miles

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

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

offside rear shock absorber damp

rear wiper split

uneven rise and fall between rear brakes

various slight oil leaks

windscreen damaged and scratched

Pass 26 Feb 2009 130,018 miles

NEAR SIDE AND OFF SIDE OUTER SILL CORRODED

REAR AXALL BALLJOINT GATTER SPLIT

Pass 29 Feb 2008 117,709 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 104,164 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 89,719 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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P726 JVC is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 P726 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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What year was P726 JVC registered?

P726 JVC is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 9 April 1997.

Is P726 JVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P726 JVC shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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