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P948 JRA

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

193,177 mi
Last recorded193,177 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2012
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP948 JRA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2012 193,177 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 187,199 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 14 Jun 2011 187,199 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 179,578 miles
Pass 4 May 2009 164,848 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 164,848 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2008 154,376 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 138,948 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2006 133,340 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2005 132,589 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2005 132,589 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (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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P948 JRA is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1997 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 124,978 miles. This 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 P948 JRA, 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 P948 JRA registered?

P948 JRA is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 22 April 1997.

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