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P813 JTP

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

140,604 mi
Last recorded140,604 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2008
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP813 JTP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2008 140,604 miles

c/l 536067

Pass 21 Mar 2007 135,869 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 135,869 miles

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

o/s/f tyre on 1-6 on inner tread

slight coorosion on o/s/r inner door arch

slight play in o/s/r drop link

Pass 21 Mar 2006 129,728 miles

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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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P813 JTP is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 P813 JTP, 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 P813 JTP registered?

P813 JTP is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 January 1997.

Is P813 JTP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P813 JTP shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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