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P781 JUK

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,400 mi
Last recorded99,400 miles
Recorded on17 May 2007
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP781 JUK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 May 2007 99,400 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 88,436 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 88,361 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

n/s/f door mirror cracked

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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P781 JUK is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 P781 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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What year was P781 JUK registered?

P781 JUK is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 26 February 1997.

Is P781 JUK safe to buy?

The MOT history for P781 JUK shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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