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P558 GEJ

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Petrol 3947cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

121,800 mi
Last recorded121,800 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2011
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP558 GEJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,947cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2011 121,800 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

new brake pipes secured with cable ties

offside running board rusty

rear exhaust rubber weak

Fail 28 Sep 2011 121,762 miles

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

OS running boad rusty

Oil leak

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

brake pipes not secured to chassis

Fail 20 Sep 2011 121,728 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

OS running boad rusty

Oil leak

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

Fail 13 Sep 2010 114,732 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 114,732 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 108,560 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 102,050 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 102,050 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 94,939 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 94,607 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

oil leak gear box pipe

Pass 31 Aug 2006 82,594 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2005 71,903 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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P558 GEJ is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 3,947cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 P558 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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What year was P558 GEJ registered?

P558 GEJ is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P558 GEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P558 GEJ shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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