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P968 JVV

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

104,996 mi
Last recorded104,996 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2019
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP968 JVV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2019 104,996 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2019 104,996 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 104,364 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged door ()

Pass 21 Feb 2017 103,432 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 102,211 miles

Front and rear registration plates delaminated.

Front and rear suspension springs corroded.

Multiple steering and suspension balljoint dust covers perished.

Wear detected at front brake components.

Pass 27 Feb 2015 100,726 miles

Nearside rear and centre seat belt buckles damaged

Offside and nearside front track rod end dust covers starting to perish

Offside rear anti-roll bar link dust cover starting to perish

Slight corrosion around rear seat belt mounts

Various oil leaks around engine

Fail 9 Feb 2015 100,701 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brake fluid level slightly low

Nearside rear and centre seat belt buckles damaged

Offside and nearside front track rod end dust covers starting to perish

Offside rear anti-roll bar link dust cover starting to perish

Slight corrosion around rear seat belt mounts

Various oil leaks around engine

Pass 21 Jan 2014 99,471 miles

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

engine oil leak

exhaust corroded

front & rear coil springs corroded

side steps corroded

slight corrosion rear chassis

Pass 30 Jan 2013 97,693 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s side step corroded & damaged

Fail 29 Jan 2013 97,693 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s side step corroded & damaged

Pass 8 Feb 2012 95,387 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Fail 7 Feb 2012 95,356 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2011 93,147 miles

n/s/front swivel slightly leaking

o/s/front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Feb 2010 89,681 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/r light lens damaged

rear seat belt stalks chewed

Fail 3 Feb 2010 89,681 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/r light lens damaged

rear seat belt stalks chewed

Pass 3 Feb 2009 87,262 miles

o/s/r seat belt buckle chewed

slight damage n/s/r tyre wall

Pass 30 Jan 2008 84,290 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

n/s & o/s rear seat belt stalks damaged

Pass 30 Jan 2007 80,827 miles

n/s and o/s rear seat belt stalks damaged

Pass 10 Feb 2006 77,108 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2006 77,108 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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P968 JVV is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P968 JVV, 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 P968 JVV registered?

P968 JVV is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 5 February 1997.

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