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P855 GJM

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

198,190 mi
Last recorded198,190 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2017
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP855 GJM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2017 198,190 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 198,190 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 198,690 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 8 Dec 2012 197,461 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 May 2011 193,535 miles

oil leaks around steering box,wheel arches+chassis members+floor+suspension components corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2010 188,853 miles

as reported 27/04/2010

brake pipes coroding

Fail 26 Apr 2010 188,853 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake discs wearing,chassis members+sills+panels corroded

oil leaks around steering box

Pass 12 May 2009 183,591 miles

os headlamp lightly misted\both rear tyres wearing very low\light misting of oil from steering box\corrosion development in sills and rear floor\rear anti roll bar link bushes for wear\brake pipes corroded\

splits in rear tyres

Fail 11 May 2009 183,585 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

os headlamp lightly misted\both rear tyres wearing very low\light misting of oil from steering box\corrosion development in sills and rear floor\rear anti roll bar link bushes for wear\brake pipes corroded\

Pass 22 May 2008 177,434 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

brake pipes corodeing

corrosion development in rear floor

corrosion rear arches

misting from power steering

rear brake discs for pitting

Fail 16 May 2008 177,408 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

corrosion development in rear floor

corrosion rear arches

misting from power steering

rear brake discs for pitting

Fail 15 May 2007 170,383 miles

Bolt missing at gearbox support bracket.

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 May 2007 170,383 miles

Bolt missing at gearbox support bracket.

Pass 19 May 2006 160,455 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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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P855 GJM is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P855 GJM, 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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P855 GJM is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 May 1997.

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