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P829 JTP

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

151,010 mi
Last recorded151,010 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2016
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP829 JTP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2016 151,010 miles

rear body mountings corroded

rear floor corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2015 145,655 miles

Front inner wings corroded & holed, not considered prescribed area

Heavily corroded & holed above offside rear body mount, not considered a prescribed area and no cumulative effect

Pass 28 Feb 2014 139,719 miles

Rear body corroded & holed at body mounting points.

Fail 27 Feb 2014 139,711 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear body corroded & holed at body mounting points.

Pass 12 Mar 2013 138,083 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 135,477 miles

Nearside rear suspension bump stop missing

Offside rear body mount area corroded, not considered to reduce body security overall.

Fail 5 Mar 2012 135,471 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 133,317 miles

Area around offside rear body mount (body side) heavily corroded & holed, not prescribed area & no cumulative effect.

Travel at foot-brake pedal, not considered excessive.

Pass 8 Mar 2010 129,452 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 125,881 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 120,954 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 115,838 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 111,931 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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P829 JTP is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 P829 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P829 JTP registered?

P829 JTP is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 January 1997.

Is P829 JTP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P829 JTP shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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