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P816 OMJ

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

178,792 mi
Last recorded178,792 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2016
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP816 OMJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 26 Sep 2016 178,792 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 171,685 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 165,247 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

inner sills weak with corrosion propshaft rear flexible joint splittig

Pass 21 Sep 2013 160,484 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 156,748 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2011 151,244 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 1 Oct 2011 151,244 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 145,219 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 137,751 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2009 137,751 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2008 129,907 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2008 129,907 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Sep 2007 122,063 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 114,615 miles

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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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.

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