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P846 GJK

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

168,245 mi
Last recorded168,245 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2017
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP846 GJK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2017 168,245 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside within rear arches (5.2.6)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush nearside and offside (2.7.4)

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt A frame (2.4.G.2)

slight corrosion to offside rear bodymount

slight corrosion to outer sill panels

Pass 12 Oct 2016 166,058 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 165,002 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 13 Oct 2015 164,998 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 163,608 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2013 162,175 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 160,336 miles

front to rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode

ns + os track rod end boots perrished

nsr + osr inner arches starting to corrode

nsr + osr outer sills at rear starting to corrode

rear a frame ball joint has slite play

rear axel metal brakr pipes starting to corrode

rear prop rubber coupling in poor condishion

rear shock top bushes have slite play

slite play in front wheel bearings

Pass 29 Sep 2011 158,521 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

areas of surface corrosion to underside

possible connection fault to headlamps

rear shock bushes slightly worn

Fail 28 Sep 2011 158,510 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

areas of surface corrosion to underside

possible connection fault to headlamps

rear shock bushes slightly worn

Pass 5 Oct 2010 156,575 miles

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

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 Oct 2010 156,575 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 146,831 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 135,390 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2007 151,532 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Both rear tyres cracking at outer sidewall.

Fail 17 Oct 2007 151,529 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Both rear tyres cracking at outer sidewall.

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Oct 2006 126,997 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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P846 GJK is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P846 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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P846 GJK is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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