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P807 SJD

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Black Petrol 3947cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

133,802 mi
Last recorded133,802 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2017
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP807 SJD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,947cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2017 133,802 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Windscreen damaged outside of drivers view of road

Pass 9 Apr 2016 131,172 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' out of swept area over 40mm (8.3.1d)

front inner wheel arch corroded close to braking component

Pass 31 Jan 2015 129,157 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 125,578 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

welding has been carried out to the underside of the vehicle

Pass 13 Oct 2012 119,994 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 114,491 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

crack in offside windscreen. Outside swept area

engine oil leak

Fail 28 Oct 2011 114,491 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

crack in offside windscreen. Outside swept area

engine oil leak

Pass 28 Oct 2010 108,497 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside rear secondary position light not operating

Windscreen damaged on offside , outside swept area

Pass 21 Oct 2009 103,236 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Oil leak

crack to offside windscreen outside of swept area

surface perishing to offside rear tyre sidewall

Fail 19 Oct 2009 103,159 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Oil leak

crack to offside of windscreen; outside swept area

slight rear brake imbalance

surface perishing to offside rear tyre outer sidewall

Pass 5 Nov 2008 96,641 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

crack to offside of windscreen outside swept area

damage to nearside front bumper

surface perishing to offside rear tyre sidewall

Fail 3 Nov 2008 96,624 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

crack to offside of windscreen outside swept area

damage to nearside front bumper

surface perishing to offside rear tyre sidewall

Pass 15 Sep 2007 91,771 miles

Oil leak

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

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

repair to o/s/r wheel arch

Fail 17 Aug 2007 91,738 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

oil leak rear exhaust rusty

power steering pipes damp

Pass 22 Mar 2006 77,849 miles

exhaust corroded.

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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P807 SJD is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 3,947cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 P807 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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P807 SJD is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 16 April 1997.

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