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P759 VJS

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

71,462 mi
Last recorded71,462 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2021
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP759 VJS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2021 71,462 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2021 71,462 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 69,101 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 61,119 miles

Nearside Front Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive abs pump (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged missing cover (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 56,799 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Rear (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2017 56,799 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 11 Jul 2017 56,799 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis beside (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Jul 2016 56,799 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 56,799 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 56,799 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 56,800 miles

Offside Outer Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 56,799 miles

nearside front axle has slight seepage between a swivel joint and its housing

offside front axle has slight seepage between a swivel joint and its housing

Fail 18 Jul 2012 56,799 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Outer Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside front axle has slight seepage between a swivel joint and its housing

offside front axle has slight seepage between a swivel joint and its housing

vacuum pipes to the cruise control actuator are perished and holed

Pass 25 Jul 2011 56,800 miles

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

Battery insecure

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

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

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

both rear tyres worn

n/s axle swivel seal leaking

n/s/r b/disc pitted , o/s/r b/disc corroded

o/s wiper worn

o/s/r b/pipe slightly insecure clip broken

Pass 5 Aug 2010 50,698 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/f indicator slightly insecure

n/s/r and o/s/r brake pipes on axle slightly insecure

n/s/r side-lamp not working

rear discs scored and corroded

Fail 26 Jul 2010 50,610 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/f indicator slightly insecure

n/s/r and o/s/r brake pipes on axle slightly insecure

n/s/r side-lamp not working

rear discs scored and corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2009 46,183 miles

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

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 39,800 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 38,572 miles

Front Panhard rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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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P759 VJS is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 P759 VJS, 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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P759 VJS is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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