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P479 GPF

1997 Land Rover Unknown

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

184,281 mi
Last recorded184,281 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Unknown106,226 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP479 GPF
MakeLand Rover
ModelUnknown
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 15 Dec 2025 184,281 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2024 179,540 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 177,275 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 174,974 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 167,807 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 161,568 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Unknown?

Based on 8,941 MOT tests across 2,560 vehicles.

83.4%
Pass Rate
4,412
Miles/Year
71
Year Lifespan
2,560
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 35
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 35
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P479 GPF is a 1997 Land Rover Unknown in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1997 Land Rover Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 106,226 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Unknown fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 35 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P479 GPF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 71 years. At 29 years old, this Land Rover Unknown is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was P479 GPF registered?

P479 GPF is a 1997 Land Rover Unknown, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P479 GPF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P479 GPF shows 6 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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