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P870 LOJ

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

128,059 mi
Last recorded128,059 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2015
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP870 LOJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2015 128,059 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 125,108 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

both rear lower lights slightly discoloured

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

front number plate slightly discoloured

offside head lamp lense damaged and secured by tape

vehicle has been extensivly repaired and heavily undersealed

windscreen slightly damaged

Fail 10 Jun 2014 125,098 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

both rear lower lights slightly discoloured

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

front number plate slightly discoloured

offside head lamp lense damaged and secured by tape

vehicle has been extensivly repaired and heavily undersealed

windscreen slightly damaged

Fail 9 Apr 2014 125,039 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

front brake pads are worn.

nearside outer sill is badly corroded & weakend.

offside headlight is sercured with cable ties.

offside outer sill is badly weakend & corroded & has poor cover repair.

offside windscreen damaged edge of wiper sweep.

rear prop shaft coupling is deterioated/splitting.

Pass 4 Apr 2013 118,666 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

front inner wings corroded

slight play in steering drop arm ball joint

Fail 3 Apr 2013 118,659 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

front inner wings corroded

slight play in steering drop arm ball joint

Pass 2 Apr 2012 111,235 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

noise in engine

Fail 30 Mar 2012 111,215 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

noise in engine

Pass 5 Apr 2011 103,658 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

n/s rear aux light out

Pass 3 Apr 2010 98,637 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 14 Feb 2008 93,568 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2008 93,568 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 16 Feb 2007 79,802 miles

surface corrosion on osf brake pipe

Pass 1 Mar 2006 73,975 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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P870 LOJ is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P870 LOJ, 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 P870 LOJ registered?

P870 LOJ is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 6 May 1997.

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