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P834 JVC

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

159,030 mi
Last recorded159,030 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2018
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP834 JVC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2018 159,030 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2018 159,019 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Inner Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Rear seat belt cases missing

Pass 21 Mar 2017 152,714 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2016 140,170 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt o/s and n/s (2.2.C.1c)

no rear seats fitted

Pass 19 Aug 2011 141,850 miles

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

brake pipes greased

Pass 20 Jul 2010 133,835 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 125,504 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2009 125,109 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2008 121,823 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2007 116,319 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 116,319 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 3 May 2006 108,519 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 108,519 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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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P834 JVC 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 69.2%.

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 P834 JVC, 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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P834 JVC is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 15 January 1997.

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