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P281 GPE

1997 Land Rover 110

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

136,440 mi
Last recorded136,440 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2025
Typical for 1997 Land Rover 11098,807 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP281 GPE
MakeLand Rover
Model110
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2025 136,440 miles

Coolant leak engine ()

Fail 29 Dec 2025 136,438 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Coolant leak engine ()

Pass 10 Jan 2025 114,620 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 114,417 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2022 114,380 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover 110?

Based on 15,236 MOT tests across 1,244 vehicles.

71.1%
Pass Rate
2,144
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
1,244
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 450
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 415
position lamp(s) not working 382
Stop lamp not working 352
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 338
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P281 GPE is a 1997 Land Rover 110 in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1997 Land Rover 110 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 98,807 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover 110 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 450 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P281 GPE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover 110 typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 29 years old, this Land Rover 110 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P281 GPE registered?

P281 GPE is a 1997 Land Rover 110, first registered on 21 February 1997.

Is P281 GPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P281 GPE shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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