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P751 SJD

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,247 mi
Last recorded126,247 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2010
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP751 SJD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2010 126,247 miles

Propshaft component defective

both side repeaters loose

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Fail 5 Jun 2010 126,169 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Outer Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

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

all four coil springs corroded on vehicle

nsf wing repeater slightly insecure

Pass 8 Jun 2009 112,448 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Outer Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

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

brake pipe that travels over rear axle is corroded where it is clipped

centre seats nsr outer back support of chair slightly insecure

dipstick outer casing for oil is broken

injector at rear of head is wet around that area

nsf inner sill area is holed with in 30 cm of body mounting

nsf wing repeater unit slightly insecure

nsr tyre worn on inner edge

osr chassis that is part of the body is holed with in 30 cm of body mounting

pipes that feed auto fluid to the radiator are leaking

rear brakes have a 28 percent inbalance advise

there is corrosion that is holed near the battery under bonnet

under framing for outer lower steps nsf and osf very badly corroded but secure at time of test

Fail 8 Jun 2009 112,447 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Outer Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake pipe that travels over rear axle is corroded where it is clipped

centre seats nsr outer back support of chair slightly insecure

dipstick outer casing for oil is broken

injector at rear of head is wet around that area

nsf inner sill area is holed with in 30 cm of body mounting

nsf wing repeater unit slightly insecure

nsr tyre worn on inner edge

osr chassis that is part of the body is holed with in 30 cm of body mounting

pipes that feed auto fluid to the radiator are leaking

rear brakes have a 28 percent inbalance advise

there is corrosion that is holed near the battery under bonnet

under framing for outer lower steps nsf and osf very badly corroded but secure at time of test

Pass 9 May 2008 107,138 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 May 2007 102,163 miles
Fail 12 May 2007 102,109 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

dip stick pipe snapped

front number plate cracked

nearside front and nearside rear tyres cuts on tread and side walls not to cords

offside secondary side light not working

slight play in lower steering column uj

Pass 15 May 2006 94,296 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 17 May 2005 84,705 miles

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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P751 SJD is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 124,978 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 P751 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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P751 SJD is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 4 March 1997.

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