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P978 PKJ

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

54,165 mi
Last recorded54,165 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2018
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP978 PKJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2018 54,165 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 54,126 miles

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

excessive corrosion o/s/f inner wing

o/s/f tyre side walls cracking

Fail 3 Oct 2017 54,126 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

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

excessive corrosion o/s/f inner wing

o/s/f tyre side walls cracking

Pass 7 Sep 2016 53,939 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 53,275 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 53,275 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 53,058 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 52,775 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 52,775 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 52,115 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 51,355 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 50,283 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 31 Aug 2010 50,283 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 49,827 miles

slight play in both front spherical joints

surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Fail 24 Aug 2009 49,809 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

slight play in both front spherical joints

surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Pass 28 Aug 2008 48,407 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 45,631 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 43,331 miles

Oil leak

Pass 30 Aug 2005 40,622 miles

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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P978 PKJ is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 P978 PKJ, 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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P978 PKJ is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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