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P926 JES

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

155,739 mi
Last recorded155,739 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2014
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP926 JES
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2014 155,739 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Underside of vehicle heavily undersealed.

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 153,850 miles

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

n/s front valve stem slightly perished

o/s front brake gripping slightly

Pass 25 May 2012 151,318 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both rear tubeless valve stems slightly perished

Pass 27 May 2011 148,781 miles

underside havily waxed

Fail 21 May 2011 148,729 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

underside havily waxed

Pass 6 May 2010 147,241 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

underside of vehicle waxed

various other metal brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 4 May 2009 144,783 miles

Oil leak

Pass 1 May 2008 141,971 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 30 Apr 2008 141,926 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 May 2007 139,370 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2006 128,996 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 128,996 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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P926 JES is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 P926 JES, 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 P926 JES registered?

P926 JES is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 26 March 1997.

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