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P7 JHT

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

169,069 mi
Last recorded169,069 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2012
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP7 JHT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2012 169,069 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

o/s/ side mirror damaged but view is still ok

rear floor showing signs off corrosion

rear pannel showing signs off corrosion

temp fuel cap fitted

various seat clicker outer covers missing or damaged

Fail 27 Jan 2012 169,069 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

o/s/ side mirror damaged but view is still ok

rear floor showing signs off corrosion

rear pannel showing signs off corrosion

temp fuel cap fitted

various seat clicker outer covers missing or damaged

Pass 26 May 2011 162,942 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 17 Jun 2010 154,484 miles

Oil leak

REAR PROPSHAFT RUBBER COUPLING EXCESSIVELY PERISHED (DANGEROUS )

Fail 10 Jun 2010 154,471 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

REAR PROPSHAFT RUBBER COUPLING EXCESSIVELY PERISHED (DANGEROUS )

Fail 25 May 2010 154,466 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b) DANGEROUS

EXCESS DIESEL ENGINE OIL LEAKS

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

REAR QUARTER PANEL STAY ERODED OFF N/S + O/S

REAR PROPSHAFT RUBBER COUPLING EXCESSIVELY PERISHED / SPLIT

Pass 28 May 2009 144,746 miles

Drag links at rear of front axle slightly missaligned with each other.Both bdy sills weak NS & OS.Rear propshaft coupling perished.No NSR side facing seat fitted at time of test.

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Propshaft component defective

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 26 May 2009 144,745 miles

Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c) DANGEROUS

Drag links at rear of front axle slightly missaligned with each other.Both bdy sills weak NS & OS.Rear propshaft coupling perished.No NSR side facing seat fitted at time of test.

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 15 Apr 2008 132,999 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 132,956 miles

Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2007 121,246 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 109,147 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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P7 JHT is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 P7 JHT, 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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P7 JHT is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 24 June 1997.

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