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P883 HOJ

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

127,261 mi
Last recorded127,261 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2014
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP883 HOJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 11 Dec 2014 127,261 miles

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

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

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

boot floor corroded

front brake discs corroded

offside front door mirror glass cracked

offside front seat belt catch cover missing

unable to check rear seat belts

Pass 6 Nov 2013 125,703 miles

offside front seat belt catch cover missing

passenger sun visor wont stay up

track rod end ball joint boots deteriorated

Fail 31 Oct 2013 125,703 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

boot floor corroded

lamps dirty

offside front seat belt catch cover missing

passenger sun visor wont stay up

track rod end ball joint boots deteriorated

Pass 23 Nov 2012 123,987 miles

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

slight engine oil leak

Fail 20 Nov 2012 123,975 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

slight engine oil leak

Pass 17 Nov 2011 122,382 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

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

engine oil leak

slight weep at steering box

Pass 17 Dec 2010 120,159 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2010 120,144 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2009 116,483 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 116,483 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Front Drag link end has a slight groove in the neck (2.2.C.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

nearside rear number plate bulb slightly dull

pittman arm ball joint rubber boot split

Pass 28 Nov 2008 112,043 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2008 112,043 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

o/s/f pittman arm joint cover split

Pass 4 Dec 2007 108,174 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2006 102,029 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2006 102,029 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.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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P883 HOJ is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 P883 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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P883 HOJ is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 14 January 1997.

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