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P238 GEJ

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

124,912 mi
Last recorded124,912 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP238 GEJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 124,912 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2026 124,912 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 124,720 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wing outer edge (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 28 Mar 2025 124,720 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wing outer edge (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 124,574 miles

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

front swivel seals leakig

Pass 17 Aug 2022 122,650 miles

Nearside Front Swivel leaking slightly.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2021 121,161 miles

Nearside Front swivel seal leaking slightly

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 19 Jul 2021 171,157 miles

Offside Rear Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt cross link (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front swivel seal leaking slightly

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2020 120,003 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2020 120,003 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2019 118,436 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Jul 2019 118,435 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture Front to rear (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2018 116,243 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 May 2018 116,243 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2017 113,874 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 111,163 miles

All coil springs slightly corroded

Low efficiency on rear service brakes

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Fail 7 Jun 2016 111,163 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

All coil springs slightly corroded

Low efficiency on rear service brakes

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Feb 2015 109,988 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2015 109,988 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

front passengers door sticking

Pass 24 Feb 2014 106,506 miles

Oil leak

Pass 7 Mar 2013 102,123 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 102,115 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 8 Mar 2012 97,515 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 92,809 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 87,206 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 79,541 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 72,686 miles

Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Feb 2007 66,077 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 56,523 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 56,523 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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P238 GEJ is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P238 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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P238 GEJ is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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