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P74 JRJ

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

154,059 mi
Last recorded154,059 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2016
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP74 JRJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2016 154,059 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2016 154,059 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 145,074 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 135,667 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 133,213 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 129,634 miles

Centre Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 129,634 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 127,429 miles

rear inner wheel arches corroded but not holed near rear seat belt mountings

Pass 17 Feb 2010 123,293 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 119,139 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 115,408 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 110,598 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 105,212 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2006 105,212 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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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P74 JRJ is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Red 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 P74 JRJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P74 JRJ registered?

P74 JRJ is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 February 1997.

Is P74 JRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P74 JRJ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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