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P45 GJK

1997 Land Rover Discovery

White Petrol 3950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

187,981 mi
Last recorded187,981 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2010
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP45 GJK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2010 187,981 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 187,981 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 170,548 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front number plate damaged

Oil leak

Vehicle structure rusty

Fail 26 Aug 2008 170,541 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front number plate damaged

Oil leak

Vehicle structure rusty

Pass 24 Feb 2007 154,353 miles

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

Front number plate damaged...

Oil leak

Underside rusty

Pass 13 Dec 2005 140,027 miles

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

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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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P45 GJK is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in White with a 3,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 124,978 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 P45 GJK, 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 P45 GJK registered?

P45 GJK is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P45 GJK safe to buy?

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