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P839 HOJ

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

162,640 mi
Last recorded162,640 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2012
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP839 HOJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2012 162,640 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 20 Jun 2012 162,635 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 158,797 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2011 158,592 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 147,971 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 136,363 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 136,287 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2008 125,109 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front swivel spheres leaking

Fail 22 Nov 2008 124,994 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front swivel spheres leaking

Pass 11 Dec 2007 112,712 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 100,048 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edges

slight leak at offside front hub oil seal

Pass 23 Nov 2005 87,047 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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P839 HOJ is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 124,978 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 P839 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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What year was P839 HOJ registered?

P839 HOJ is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 8 January 1997.

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