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P916 JVC

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Petrol 3947cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

59,217 mi
Last recorded59,217 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2024
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP916 JVC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,947cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 22 Jan 2024 59,217 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2024 59,202 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 57,356 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 57,318 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2019 57,318 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 54,229 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 52,015 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 51,977 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Lower Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Feb 2015 51,374 miles

Both front inner wheel arches have excessive corossion but NOT within prescribed areas

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 19 Feb 2015 51,364 miles

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

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

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Both front inner wheel arches have excessive corossion but NOT within prescribed areas

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 51,330 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 51,330 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 50,080 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 49,584 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 47,494 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 44,906 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 41,833 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 41,833 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2007 112,057 miles

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

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

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

bonnet pull handle broken.

Pass 20 Jun 2006 112,046 miles

bonnet pull handle broken

centre seatbelt plastic stalk cover missing

chip mark in front windscreen but just within limits

rear wiper innop

steel brake pipe from rear flexible to front starting to corrode

Pass 6 Dec 2005 109,495 miles

Engine oil leaks + exhaust centre mounting corroded

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

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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P916 JVC is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 3,947cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 P916 JVC, 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 P916 JVC registered?

P916 JVC is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 15 January 1997.

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