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P742 SJD

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2025
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

188,585 mi
Last recorded188,585 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2024
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP742 SJD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2024 188,585 miles

under side corroded

under side muddy

Pass 3 Sep 2021 188,031 miles

Extensive welding repairs carried out

General underbody corrosion

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 23 May 2020 185,063 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 184,649 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported on axle (1.1.11 (d) (i))

both inner sills have corrosion near body mounts

Fail 10 Aug 2018 184,620 miles

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported on axle (1.1.11 (d) (i))

both inner sills have corrosion near body mounts

Pass 27 Feb 2017 177,841 miles

rear propshaft rubber coupling worn

Fail 15 Feb 2017 177,822 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill & inner wing (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner & outer sill inner wing (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

rear propshaft rubber coupling worn

Pass 15 Feb 2016 168,279 miles

Transmission oil cooler pipes badly leaking.

Windscreen wipers won't switch off when requested.

Fail 6 Feb 2016 168,220 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Electrical wiring insecure Around Battery area (1.9.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis rail near top shock mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outersill (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Transmission oil cooler pipes badly leaking.

Windscreen wipers won't switch off when requested.

Fail 31 Jan 2015 157,086 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2015 157,086 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 147,883 miles

front exhaust mounting broken

oil leak on engine & gearbox pipes

Fail 12 Feb 2014 147,421 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

front exhaust mounting broken

oil leak on engine & gearbox pipes

Pass 15 Feb 2013 124,509 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2013 124,492 miles

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

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

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2012 129,994 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

nsr axle brake pipe corroded

tow bar electrics plugged in for retest

Fail 12 Nov 2012 123,994 miles

Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

nsr axle brake pipe corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2011 120,317 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Oil leak

brake pipes above chassis rail

corrosion underside/chassis

exhaust corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2010 117,922 miles

advise both os/f & n/s/f tyres low eingine oil leak

Fail 18 Oct 2010 117,922 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Oil leak

both o\s tyres getting low rear reflectors mountings slighty inecure

Pass 3 Nov 2009 113,787 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 113,786 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Propshaft component defective

Fail 27 Jul 2008 113,779 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine /gearbox oil leaks

rear prop shaft coupling split

Pass 11 May 2007 93,469 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 11 May 2007 93,469 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Apr 2006 83,191 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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P742 SJD is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 P742 SJD, 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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P742 SJD is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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