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P776 JUK

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

166,963 mi
Last recorded166,963 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2020
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP776 JUK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2020 166,963 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2019 166,229 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 159,346 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 154,838 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded feed to flexible (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 Mar 2017 154,836 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded feed to flexible (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 150,444 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 24 Mar 2016 150,444 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

oil leak

Pass 24 Mar 2015 147,421 miles

middle exhaust corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2014 141,161 miles

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)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jan 2013 133,035 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2013 133,035 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2012 123,269 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

battery insecure

nearside rear body mounting corroded

Fail 23 Jan 2012 123,269 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

battery insecure

nearside rear body mounting corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2011 115,798 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 115,531 miles

Nearside Outer Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2010 109,664 miles

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear axle bump stop missing

Fail 19 Jan 2010 109,658 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear axle bump stop missing

Fail 21 Jan 2009 105,438 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2009 105,438 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2008 98,942 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2008 98,942 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 1 May 2007 95,243 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 87,095 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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P776 JUK is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 P776 JUK, 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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P776 JUK is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 26 February 1997.

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