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J22 GGJ

1998 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests23 (22 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.7%

Mileage

175,299 mi
Last recorded175,299 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Land Rover Discovery124,084 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ22 GGJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

22 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 175,299 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2025 174,000 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2024 172,109 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 169,062 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 167,325 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 164,922 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 162,012 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 157,260 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 150,718 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 143,357 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 136,452 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 128,895 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 119,689 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 110,024 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 99,539 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 89,729 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 81,994 miles

front position lights blue tinted.

headlight bulbs blue tinted.

Pass 18 Aug 2009 76,683 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Towbar locking device slightly damaged (6.6.3b)

Wall damage to all road tyres

Fail 15 Sep 2008 69,570 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 69,570 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2007 64,490 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 58,254 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2005 52,134 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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J22 GGJ is a 1998 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.7%.

Across all 1998 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 124,084 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 J22 GGJ, 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 28 years old, this Land Rover Discovery is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J22 GGJ registered?

J22 GGJ is a 1998 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 November 1998.

Is J22 GGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for J22 GGJ shows 23 tests with a 95.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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