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P927 JES

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

198,353 mi
Last recorded198,353 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2014
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP927 JES
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2014 198,353 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2014 198,353 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2013 196,477 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 189,830 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 187,528 miles

BRAKE PIPES GREASED

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

N/S REAR BUMP STOP MISSING

O/S REAR BRAKE COVER MISSING

OIL LEAK AT TRANSMISSION BRAKE

Oil leak

Fail 28 May 2010 187,525 miles

Centre rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted (5.2.6)

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

BRAKE PIPES GREASED

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

N/S REAR BUMP STOP MISSING

O/S REAR BRAKE COVER MISSING

OIL LEAK AT TRANSMISSION BRAKE

Oil leak

Pass 22 Apr 2009 179,530 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 172,384 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2008 172,384 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 161,678 miles

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

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

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

advise pads to check-slight corrosion rear inner wing- fan belt frayed-

Pass 8 Apr 2006 149,364 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2006 149,364 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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P927 JES is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 P927 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 P927 JES registered?

P927 JES is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 26 March 1997.

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