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P186 GEJ

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

248,724 mi
Last recorded248,724 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2008
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP186 GEJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 4 Jun 2008 248,724 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2008 248,724 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2007 219,706 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 219,706 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 31 May 2006 193,583 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 193,583 miles

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

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

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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P186 GEJ is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P186 GEJ, 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 P186 GEJ registered?

P186 GEJ is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 19 March 1997.

Is P186 GEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P186 GEJ shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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