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P808 GJK

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

62,636 mi
Last recorded62,636 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2019
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP808 GJK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2019 62,636 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level

Brake pressure build up slow (1.1.3 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Power steering component has slight leak from a component

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

both sides, Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

Pass 8 Aug 2018 57,844 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

slight corrosion to o/s/r inner sill

Pass 31 Aug 2017 54,971 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 51,512 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2016 51,512 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 9 Aug 2016 51,408 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2015 46,379 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

cruise controll vacume pipes deteriorated and split

Fail 31 Jul 2015 46,377 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

cruise controll vacume pipes deteriorated and split

Pass 19 Aug 2014 40,727 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 35,713 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 29,093 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 29,662 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 23,507 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 19,369 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 15,207 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2008 9,186 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 2,769 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 77,085 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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P808 GJK is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P808 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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P808 GJK is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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