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P793 SJD

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

111,031 mi
Last recorded111,031 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2020
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP793 SJD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2020 111,031 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2019 107,918 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2018 104,585 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Jan 2017 101,449 miles

Central Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt axle (2.4.G.2)

Front Oil leak ()

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Upper Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 97,586 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2014 89,782 miles

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

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

O/S/F top inner wing panel is holed & corroded but not within prescribed areas

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

Rear propshaft rubber coupling is perrishing

Some front & rear suspension components,rust corrosion

Fail 15 Dec 2014 89,781 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

O/S/F top inner wing panel is holed & corroded but not within prescribed areas

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

Rear propshaft rubber coupling is perrishing

Some front & rear suspension components,rust corrosion

Pass 11 Dec 2013 82,307 miles

Fuel hose to tank,perrished

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

O/S/F inner wing panel,holed & corroded

O/S/F steering swivel ball seal,little leak?

O/S/F wiper blade end,little split

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Some front & rear suspension components,rust corrosion

Underneath of vehicle in places,rust corrosion

Fail 11 Dec 2013 82,307 miles

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

Fuel hose to tank,perrished

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

O/S/F inner wing panel,holed & corroded

O/S/F steering swivel ball seal,little leak?

O/S/F wiper blade end,little split

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Some front & rear suspension components,rust corrosion

Underneath of vehicle in places,rust corrosion

Pass 10 Dec 2012 72,851 miles

Fan belt tensioner is noisy

Hand brake lever has travel?

O/S/F swivel ball seal little leak?

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 15 Dec 2011 63,798 miles

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Some front & rear suspension components,light rust corrosion

Fail 14 Dec 2011 63,798 miles

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

Offside Inner Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Some front & rear suspension components,light rust corrosion

Pass 15 Dec 2010 54,817 miles

Hand brake lever,has travel?

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear Lower Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 15 Dec 2010 54,817 miles

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

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

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

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

Hand brake lever,has travel?

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear Lower Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 16 Dec 2009 45,751 miles

A towbar is fitted to vehicle.

Both front wiper blades ends,little split.

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Hand brake lever has travel

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 16 Dec 2009 45,751 miles

A towbar is fitted to vehicle.

Both front wiper blades ends,little split.

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Hand brake lever has travel

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 2 Dec 2008 32,952 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 23,359 miles

both rear tyres slightly misshaped

Pass 19 Dec 2006 14,121 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2005 30,704 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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P793 SJD is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P793 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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P793 SJD is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 3 April 1997.

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