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P741 GEJ

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

86,566 mi
Last recorded86,566 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP741 GEJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 86,566 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2025 86,503 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2024 86,376 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 85,043 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 84,151 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 81,580 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 81,048 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 79,519 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2019 79,519 miles

Offside Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2018 77,349 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2018 77,201 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings in arch/under battery (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear brake disc modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 71,986 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 66,397 miles

Engine oil leak

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 61,258 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 51,992 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 48,315 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 40,845 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 36,481 miles

corrosion started on brake pipes

oil leak from engine

slight play in o/s/r shockabsorber top bush

water in n/s/f headlight

Fail 11 Jul 2011 36,479 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

corrosion started on brake pipes

oil leak from engine

slight play in o/s/r shockabsorber top bush

water in n/s/f headlight

Pass 18 Feb 2009 35,298 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 11 Feb 2009 35,226 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 32,387 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2008 32,387 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 31,471 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 18,448 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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P741 GEJ is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P741 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 P741 GEJ registered?

P741 GEJ is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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