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P639 CLJ

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

208,915 mi
Last recorded208,915 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP639 CLJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 208,915 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 207,623 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 207,526 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 207,054 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 206,166 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 206,094 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2020 206,094 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 205,662 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 205,050 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 202,369 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 194,419 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 190,352 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 183,851 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 173,231 miles

Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 171,269 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 167,534 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 156,432 miles

Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 145,695 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 138,488 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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P639 CLJ 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 94.7%.

Across all 1997 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 124,978 miles. This 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 P639 CLJ, 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 P639 CLJ registered?

P639 CLJ is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 13 May 1997.

Is P639 CLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P639 CLJ shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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