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P880 LOJ

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Petrol 3947cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

222,188 mi
Last recorded222,188 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2012
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP880 LOJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,947cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2012 222,188 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2012 222,186 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Dec 2011 219,745 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

nearside rear hub real leaking

Pass 25 Nov 2010 210,282 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2010 210,186 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009 199,073 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 174,175 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2006 143,768 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2006 143,768 miles

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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P880 LOJ is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 3,947cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 P880 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 P880 LOJ registered?

P880 LOJ is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 March 1997.

Is P880 LOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P880 LOJ shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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