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P468 LKJ

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

124,272 mi
Last recorded124,272 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP468 LKJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 26 Feb 2026 124,272 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2025 124,164 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 123,960 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 121,821 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 121,530 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 121,228 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2020 120,851 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 120,590 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 120,445 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 120,312 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 119,922 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 119,326 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 118,673 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 118,241 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 117,454 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 116,230 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 114,005 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 111,887 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 109,812 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 108,030 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 105,741 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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P468 LKJ is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P468 LKJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P468 LKJ registered?

P468 LKJ is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 March 1997.

Is P468 LKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P468 LKJ shows 21 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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