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P824 JTP

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

174,305 mi
Last recorded174,305 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2018
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP824 JTP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2018 174,305 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 23 Jan 2017 163,890 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 153,353 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 145,067 miles

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

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2014 134,460 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 122,530 miles

Both rear anti-role bar drop link gaiters pereshed

Both rear inner wheel arches slightly corroded

Brake fluid level low

Offside front brake flexi hose slightly pereshed

Rear A frame ball joint gaiter heavely pereshed

Rear anti-role bar center bushes worn

Rear brake discs in slight poor condition

Slight play in nearside rear and offside front wheel bearings

Slight play in nearside rear anti-role bar drop link

Unable to fully inspect all rear seat belts due to seats folded up

Various oil leaks

Various small chips in windscreen

Fail 29 Jan 2013 122,474 miles

Nearside Rear Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Both rear anti-role bar drop link gaiters pereshed

Both rear inner wheel arches slightly corroded

Brake fluid level low

Nearside front and offside rear steering arm ball joint gaiters heavely pereshed

Offside front brake flexi hose slightly pereshed

Rear A frame ball joint gaiter heavely pereshed

Rear anti-role bar center bushes worn

Rear brake discs in slight poor condition

Slight play in nearside rear and offside front wheel bearings

Slight play in nearside rear anti-role bar drop link

Unable to fully inspect all rear seat belts due to seats folded up

Various oil leaks

Various small chips in windscreen

Pass 13 Jan 2012 115,996 miles

rear floor slightly corroded

Fail 9 Jan 2012 115,996 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

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

rear floor slightly corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2011 104,487 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 17 Jan 2011 104,480 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 12 Jan 2010 91,661 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 85,855 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 15 Jan 2008 81,064 miles

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

rear plate has shaddow

Pass 12 Jan 2007 75,411 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 67,735 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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P824 JTP is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 P824 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 P824 JTP registered?

P824 JTP is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 6 January 1997.

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