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P826 HOJ

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2021
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

101,842 mi
Last recorded101,842 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2020
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP826 HOJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2020 101,842 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 160,256 miles

Nearside Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced x 2 (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

front exhaust blowing at flexi

slight oil leak engine area

Fail 19 Sep 2019 160,246 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced x 2 (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

front exhaust blowing at flexi

slight oil leak engine area

Pass 12 Sep 2018 159,112 miles

Both front brake hoses starting to perish Small split on o/s /r body mtg

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 156,812 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2017 156,812 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint replace (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint replace (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 155,043 miles

Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both o/s n/s rear lower bushes on axle (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both o/s n/s rear body mounts behind bumper (6.1.B.2)

surface rusting on both o/s n/s chassis rails

Fail 13 Sep 2016 155,043 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose refit (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases new clamp (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure bolt loose on wheel arch (5.2.1a)

Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both o/s n/s rear lower bushes on axle (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both o/s n/s rear body mounts behind bumper (6.1.B.2)

surface rusting on both o/s n/s chassis rails

Pass 1 Sep 2015 151,669 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 148,546 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 137,438 miles

All welding repairs coated with thick sealer.

Centre rear seat belt removed. suffieient obligatory belts remain.

Nearside rear seat belt buckle surround missing, but function of buckle not affected.

Fail 17 Sep 2013 137,423 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside rear seat belt buckle surround missing, but function of buckle not affected.

Pass 25 Aug 2012 122,275 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine oil leak.

seat belt buckle cover missing rear middle but functions as required.

slight bimd on front nearside brake.

Pass 20 Sep 2011 110,066 miles

Bottom of offside "A" pillar corroded.

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside sill corroded adjacent to body mounts.

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Plastic missing on nearside rear & centre seat belt buckles, but correct operation maintained.

Fail 19 Sep 2011 110,034 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Bottom of offside "A" pillar corroded.

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside sill corroded adjacent to body mounts.

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Plastic missing on nearside rear & centre seat belt buckles, but correct operation maintained.

Pass 10 Sep 2010 102,622 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside and offside front body mountings corroded

Offside and nearside rear seat belt buckle surrounds missing

Offside front disc corroded

Slight play in offside drop arm joint and dust cover split

Fail 9 Sep 2010 102,622 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside and offside front body mountings corroded

Offside and nearside rear seat belt buckle surrounds missing

Offside front disc corroded

Slight play in offside drop arm joint and dust cover split

Pass 14 Aug 2009 92,409 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2009 92,409 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2008 92,056 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 87,220 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2006 79,568 miles

inside edge of rear brake discs poor condition

Pass 21 Apr 2006 79,557 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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P826 HOJ is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 P826 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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P826 HOJ is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 8 January 1997.

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