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P22 GPH

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2017
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

218,311 mi
Last recorded218,311 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2016
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP22 GPH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 14 Mar 2016 218,311 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 217,384 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 210,723 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 194,539 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 192,842 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 177,181 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2011 163,713 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 150,761 miles

Offside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 137,367 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 126,537 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 125,439 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 123,031 miles

All pads replaced

Lower Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

longitudinal pipe replaced

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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P22 GPH is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P22 GPH, 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 P22 GPH registered?

P22 GPH is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 12 September 1997.

Is P22 GPH safe to buy?

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