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P622 MWJ

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,201 mi
Last recorded101,201 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP622 MWJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 101,201 miles

Central Rear Fuel tank slightly loose Cradle corroded (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 23 Apr 2025 101,162 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2023 100,668 miles

Nearside mirror taped up

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 12 Apr 2023 100,568 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

engine oil leak

Pass 25 Apr 2022 99,642 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 98,309 miles

Nearside door mirror damaged

Oil leak

Fail 5 May 2021 98,309 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Nearside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Both front lower doorframe and around front body mounting, and up into nearside inner wing area. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Both sides rear inner arches (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside door mirror damaged

Oil leak

Pass 6 May 2020 97,802 miles
Fail 5 May 2020 97,791 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Both rear arches (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2019 96,419 miles

Oil leak

Fail 1 May 2019 96,419 miles

Body mounting fixings insecure Offside and nearside rear mountings corroded (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 1 May 2018 94,391 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 94,371 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 May 2017 92,451 miles

Offside front seatbelt frayed, Nearside mirror insecure.

Fail 3 May 2017 92,422 miles

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play Both ends of front link (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Offside rear (2.4.A.3)

Offside front seatbelt frayed, Nearside mirror insecure.

Pass 18 Apr 2016 90,320 miles

n/s frontb tyre wearing klow

Fail 18 Apr 2016 90,314 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

n/s frontb tyre wearing klow

Pass 21 Apr 2015 87,827 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 87,827 miles

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 85,743 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 May 2013 83,536 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 83,438 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

1 Nearside siderepeater insecure 2 Nearside front disc corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2012 80,552 miles

advise slight corrosion o/s rear body mountings

Pass 27 Apr 2011 78,077 miles

Slight power steering fluid leak

Pass 29 Apr 2010 74,728 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 71,343 miles

n/s front wheel bearing has small amount of play

n/s rear shocker top bush getting worn

Pass 14 Apr 2008 68,624 miles

Both rear shocker top bushes worn

Pass 4 May 2007 65,506 miles

1 Nearside front & rear tyres low on edges. † 2 Oil leak.

Pass 4 May 2006 60,395 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 60,249 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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P622 MWJ is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 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 P622 MWJ, 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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P622 MWJ is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 March 1997.

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