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P294 GGM

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

202,347 mi
Last recorded202,347 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2016
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP294 GGM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2016 202,347 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 188,943 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 168,339 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 156,230 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 142,578 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 129,045 miles

Nearside Rear Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

Offside Front Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Offside Rear Lower Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

Pass 21 Aug 2010 114,077 miles

small oil leek from sump

Pass 19 Aug 2009 102,941 miles

oil leak on underside of vehicle

rearmost row of seats not fitted at time of test

slight corrosion on metal brake pipes

slight oil contamination on power steering pipes

Fail 22 Jul 2009 102,757 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

corrosion to both outer sills

inner wings corroded

rear bumper end cap loose

rear most row of seats not fitted

slight play in rear steering arm balljionts (b oth nearside and offside)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 92,391 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 92,391 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)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Inner Sill Panel Holed & Corroded O/S Outside Percribed Area.

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2007 88,385 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 85,203 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 85,203 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Pass 29 Jul 2005 80,540 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2005 80,540 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

front number plate discolouring

near side front track rod end slight movement

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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P294 GGM is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P294 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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What year was P294 GGM registered?

P294 GGM is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 May 1997.

Is P294 GGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P294 GGM shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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