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P987 JJA

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

166,178 mi
Last recorded166,178 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2020
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP987 JJA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2020 166,178 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 162,582 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 157,772 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2018 157,772 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2017 153,771 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2016 151,156 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 153,186 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded body mount (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill body mount (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill /a pillar (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded body mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Fail 7 Apr 2015 145,139 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 145,139 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 139,939 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2013 134,071 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 11 Jan 2013 134,071 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Jan 2012 128,124 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 121,867 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 114,545 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 106,736 miles

both rear tyres worn on the edges

noise from steering wheel when turned but no play at time of test

oil leak from rear of gearbox and close to the parking brake--rec attention

Pass 22 Jan 2008 99,084 miles

offside and nearside front body outriggers showing signs of rust

rear brake pipes starting to show signs of rusting

Pass 30 Jan 2007 91,124 miles

oil leak comming from engine

main front to rear brake pipe corroded and is just mot pass--REC attention a.s.a.p

oil leak comming from gearbox near parking brake--REC ATTENTION A.S.A.P

rear fog light did work intermitent but worked o.k at time of test--JUST MOT PASS REC ATTENTION BE SORT FOR THIS PROBLEM A.S.A.P

Pass 12 Dec 2005 84,517 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (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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P987 JJA is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 P987 JJA, 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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P987 JJA is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 February 1997.

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