MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
156,479 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
only drivers seat fitted
only drivers seat fitted
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Oil leak
n/s/f hub oil seal leak
rear no plate in poor condition
n/s/f door mirror cracked
oil leak
rear number plate in poor condition
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
engine oil leak
n/s door mirror cracked
Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
Based on 4,388,972 MOT tests across 325,470 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P859 PKJ is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 P859 PKJ, 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 P859 PKJ registered?
P859 PKJ is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 May 1997.
Is P859 PKJ safe to buy?
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