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P634 GJK

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

264,297 mi
Last recorded264,297 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2020
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP634 GJK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2020 264,297 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

slight corrosion to nearside front wheel arch

Fail 27 Nov 2020 264,199 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

slight corrosion to nearside front wheel arch

Pass 13 Dec 2019 261,097 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2019 261,076 miles

Towbar attachment defective (6.1.6 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2019 261,023 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Towbar component defective (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 254,178 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 241,459 miles

Offside Front Starting to corrode at body mounting point

Offside Rear Tyre wear at edge

Pass 10 Oct 2016 227,529 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 212,764 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 200,081 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 187,785 miles

Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Oct 2013 187,746 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 171,011 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 155,886 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 139,432 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 126,150 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 112,609 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 95,911 miles

EXHAUST FRONT 'FLEXI' SECTION STARTING TO SEPARATE.

EXHAUST TAIL PIPE CORRODED AND HOLED.

Pass 19 Sep 2006 81,715 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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P634 GJK is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 P634 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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P634 GJK is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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