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P19 GJB

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

163,748 mi
Last recorded163,748 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2025
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP19 GJB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2025 163,748 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 156,038 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 155,286 miles

brake pipes greased

corrosion in n/s & o/s side steps

play in n/s/f hub

play in n/s/r hub

Pass 20 Jan 2022 154,783 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 153,809 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 153,062 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 152,088 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 150,280 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 145,873 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2016 141,817 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 24 Feb 2016 141,817 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 136,966 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

brake pipes greased

Pass 26 Feb 2014 131,333 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 126,584 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Feb 2012 120,142 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 113,712 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

n/s/r brake disc corroded

underbody shields fitted

Pass 23 Feb 2010 107,342 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

o/s/r bump stop missing

Pass 26 Feb 2009 99,560 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

child seat fitted to n/s/r seat

covers fitted to n/s & o/s sills

headlight protectors fitted

o/s/f hub oil seal leaking

rear wiper blade torn

Pass 25 Feb 2008 93,257 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s/f hub oil seal leaking

Pass 27 Feb 2007 85,344 miles

o/s front hub oil seal leaking

Pass 20 Feb 2006 77,044 miles

n/s/r & o/s/r tyres close to limit

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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P19 GJB is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 P19 GJB, 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 P19 GJB registered?

P19 GJB is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 February 1997.

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