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P886 HOJ

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

169,786 mi
Last recorded169,786 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2022
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP886 HOJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2022 169,786 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2022 169,786 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 165,552 miles

Nearside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute all (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 25 Feb 2021 165,544 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Body panel insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Body panel insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute all (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 159,629 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 151,320 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 143,055 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 135,328 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 128,083 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 11 Jan 2016 127,919 miles

Electrical wiring insecure positve battery terminal (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wheel arch/body mount (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure positive wire (1.9.2a)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings body mount (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill end/wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded bottom of c post/inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wheel arch/body mount (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill end/inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded bottom of c post/inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 16 Jan 2015 121,763 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

front brake discs partly corroded on inner face

rear tryres starting to perish

Pass 16 Jan 2015 121,763 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

front brake discs partly corroded on inner face

rear tryres starting to perish

Pass 16 Jan 2014 117,961 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2013 115,177 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front tyres starting to perish

rear brake discs pitted

rear seats folded up not allowing full inspection of rear seat belts

Pass 15 Jan 2013 115,177 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front tyres starting to perish

rear brake discs pitted

rear seats folded up not allowing full inspection of rear seat belts

Pass 14 Jan 2012 111,261 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 107,745 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 107,744 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 101,827 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 101,826 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 88,686 miles

play in nearside front wheel bearing

Fail 5 Sep 2008 88,683 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

play in nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 16 Aug 2007 60,419 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 55,828 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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P886 HOJ is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 P886 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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P886 HOJ is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 January 1997.

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