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P850 HOJ

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

204,435 mi
Last recorded204,435 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2017
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP850 HOJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2017 204,435 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 201,627 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 196,187 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 188,235 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 184,477 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 184,477 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 16 Mar 2012 178,747 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 178,747 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 171,225 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2010 171,222 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2009 162,404 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 154,035 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2007 146,409 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 135,529 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Dec 2005 121,305 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2005 121,305 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Lower Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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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P850 HOJ is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P850 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 P850 HOJ registered?

P850 HOJ is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P850 HOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P850 HOJ shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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