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P289 GGM

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

189,241 mi
Last recorded189,241 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2014
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP289 GGM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2014 189,241 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 184,040 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

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 20 Nov 2012 176,100 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Nov 2012 176,080 miles

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

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 163,380 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2010 149,331 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 138,043 miles

both front swivel seals have a slight leak

nearside and offside body sills are corroded

offside front anti roll bar bush is deteriorated

slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

Fail 19 Nov 2009 138,043 miles

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

both front swivel seals have a slight leak

nearside and offside body sills are corroded

offside front anti roll bar bush is deteriorated

slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 26 Nov 2008 129,774 miles

rear prop coupling split

both rear floor pans corroded

front brake pads appear low on inner face

oil leak

power steering fluid pipes damp with oil, no leaks detected at the time of the test. recommend further investigation

small chips in windscreen

unable to check welding properly due to repairs covered in sealant

Fail 19 Nov 2008 129,759 miles

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

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

Offside 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)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

both rear floor pans corroded

front brake pads appear low on inner face

oil leak

power steering fluid pipes damp with oil, no leaks detected at the time of the test. recommend further investigation

small chips in windscreen

rear prop coupling split

Pass 18 Mar 2008 125,159 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 120,761 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 114,926 miles

corrosion developing o/s + n/s rear door shuts around catches

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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P289 GGM is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 P289 GGM, 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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P289 GGM is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 16 April 1997.

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