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P764 SJD

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

210,560 mi
Last recorded210,560 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2019
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP764 SJD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 17 Sep 2019 210,560 miles

Central Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced SILLS DANGEROUS! (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced SILLS DANGEROUS! COMPLETE STRUCTURE. (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured D BUSH (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 206,122 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 206,117 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 202,409 miles

All coil springs corroded

Oil leak engine ()

both front tyres starting to crack

o/s/f tyre close to legal limit

slight leak from power steering box

Fail 2 Sep 2016 202,392 miles

Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

All coil springs corroded

Oil leak engine ()

both front tyres starting to crack

o/s/f tyre close to legal limit

slight leak from power steering box

Pass 26 Aug 2015 197,720 miles

Engine oil leaks

Pass 3 Sep 2014 191,962 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 188,722 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 181,391 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 181,350 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 25 Feb 2008 65,193 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

REAR SEATS NOT CHECKED DUE TO BOOT LOADED

Pass 25 Feb 2008 65,193 miles

REAR SEATS NOT CHECKED DUE TO BOOT LOADED

Pass 3 Mar 2007 150,660 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 150,483 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2006 137,826 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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P764 SJD is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P764 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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P764 SJD is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 25 March 1997.

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