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P812 HOJ

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Red Petrol 3947cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2015
Tests15 (7 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate46.7%

Mileage

152,348 mi
Last recorded152,348 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2014
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP812 HOJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,947cc

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MOT History

7 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2014 152,348 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Fail 8 Aug 2014 152,297 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Fail 30 Dec 2013 152,218 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting broken but system not insecure

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak from offside front hub

Pass 29 Oct 2011 145,382 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Fail 17 Oct 2011 145,382 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 140,501 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 2 Aug 2010 140,501 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Oil leak

Fail 7 Jun 2010 139,458 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 134,984 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Fail 14 Jul 2009 134,984 miles

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

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 127,756 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 127,756 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2007 116,355 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 116,348 miles

Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Jun 2006 95,255 miles

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

Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

oil leak

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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P812 HOJ is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 3,947cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.7%.

Across all 1997 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 124,978 miles. This 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 P812 HOJ, 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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P812 HOJ is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 January 1997.

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