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P814 HOJ

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Dec 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

104,640 mi
Last recorded104,640 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2019
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP814 HOJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2019 104,640 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2019 104,632 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working In bumper causing right hand indicator to flash too fast (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced At body mounting close to b pillar (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))

Electrical wiring inadequately secured In engine bay (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute Intermittent (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Pass 24 May 2018 104,002 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 103,997 miles

Brake performance not tested Unsafe to drive on road (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Engine mounting bracket excessively loose (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Engine mounting bracket excessively loose (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 May 2017 102,686 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 102,679 miles

Central Electrical wiring inadequately supported Around gearbox all (1.9.2a)

Electrical wiring damaged and bare connector exposed Engine bay (1.9.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush Bush fitted incorrectly washer missing (2.7.4)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 11 Jan 2017 102,645 miles

Central Rear Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Horn not working Failed to work on initial check (1.6.2a)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking Excessive leak from hoses at pas pump Maybe from pump (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Likely cause of high lambda reading (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Electrical wiring deteriorated and bare wires exposed Under bonnet near inner wing (1.9.2c)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Brake performance not tested Extreme contamination of n/s rear brake making brake test unsafe (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2015 100,157 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 100,157 miles

Rear Exhaust clamp corroaded

Fail 13 Oct 2015 100,115 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded across rar axil (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Oct 2014 98,633 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 95,147 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2012 91,268 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 86,907 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 3 Oct 2011 86,907 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Oct 2010 81,335 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 9 Oct 2010 81,335 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicators missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 24 Jul 2009 70,280 miles

oil leak

Pass 15 Aug 2008 60,322 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

fault with offside rear door central locking

nearside wiper blade split

rear prop shaft coupling deteriating

rear wiper not working & blade split

Pass 1 Oct 2007 58,033 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2006 52,810 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 52,810 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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P814 HOJ is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 P814 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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P814 HOJ is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 January 1997.

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