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P344 GEJ

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Petrol 3947cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2025
Tests32 (19 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate59.4%

Mileage

149,184 mi
Last recorded149,184 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2024
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP344 GEJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,947cc

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MOT History

19 pass 13 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2024 149,184 miles

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

Central Rear Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2022 149,127 miles

Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front track rod end arm Offside and Nearside (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Offside and Nearside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security under still post C (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Needs adjusting (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 16 Dec 2022 149,124 miles

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective cannot be opened (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle Cannot be opened from inside and outside (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle damaged broken buckle case/missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front track rod end arm Offside and Nearside (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Offside and Nearside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security under still post C (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2021 148,574 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Nearside and Offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

underbody corrosion

Pass 10 Dec 2020 147,234 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged cover missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Dec 2020 147,234 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged cover missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2019 145,501 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 Nov 2019 145,489 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2018 142,288 miles

Wheel bearing has slight play nearside front & offside front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2018 142,278 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Body component damaged and likely to cause injury nearside rear & offside rear (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Headlamp insecure nearside & offside (4.1.1 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Wheel bearing has slight play nearside front & offside front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 138,942 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Trailing arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Dec 2017 138,942 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release missing (5.2.5a)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release missing (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release missing (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop coil spring deteriorated (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Trailing arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 135,048 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 129,675 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 7 Dec 2015 29,665 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 126,329 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 121,887 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 16 Nov 2013 121,833 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 118,097 miles

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

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 5 Nov 2012 118,051 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2011 114,120 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 114,004 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 29 Oct 2010 109,776 miles

2 screws in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 109,776 miles

2 screws in nearside rear tyre

Pass 14 Aug 2009 105,304 miles

engine oil leak

gearbox oil cooler pipes leaking

Pass 17 Jul 2008 97,593 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2008 97,593 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 24 Jul 2007 92,066 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front tyre is close to the legal 1.6mm limit + has a nail

Pass 24 Jul 2007 92,066 miles

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

nearside front tyre is close to the legal 1.6mm limit + has a nail

Fail 24 Jul 2006 88,707 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6.D3)

Pass 24 Jul 2006 88,707 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2005 83,524 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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P344 GEJ is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 3,947cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P344 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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P344 GEJ is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 20 January 1997.

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