MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
178,792 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arches (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sills (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade split (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arches (2.4.A.3)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sills (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front swivel leaking oil
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
inner sills weak with corrosion propshaft rear flexible joint splittig
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
Based on 4,388,972 MOT tests across 325,470 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P816 OMJ is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 P816 OMJ, 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 P816 OMJ registered?
P816 OMJ is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 October 1997.
Is P816 OMJ safe to buy?
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