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P871 LOJ

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

170,564 mi
Last recorded170,564 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2010
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP871 LOJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2010 170,564 miles

corrosion to all body mountings to chassis

corrosion to nearside front inner wing

slight noise and play in offside and nearside front wheel bearings

Fail 4 Aug 2010 170,561 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

corrosion to all body mountings to chassis

corrosion to nearside front inner wing

slight noise and play in offside and nearside front wheel bearings

Pass 19 Jun 2009 159,379 miles

front to rear metal brake pipe corroded

Fail 9 Jun 2009 159,377 miles

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

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

front to rear metal brake pipe corroded

remainder of outer sills corroded both sides

Pass 2 Jun 2008 148,362 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2008

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 31 May 2007 139,051 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 139,051 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 May 2006 128,992 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 127,015 miles

oil leak

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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P871 LOJ is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P871 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 P871 LOJ registered?

P871 LOJ is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 22 May 1997.

Is P871 LOJ safe to buy?

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