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P862 GJM

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Petrol 3947cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2013
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

127,042 mi
Last recorded127,042 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2012
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP862 GJM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,947cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2012 127,042 miles

Some pitting and scoring on rear brake discs.

o/s suspension low.

Fail 4 Sep 2012 127,000 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Some pitting and scoring on rear brake discs.

o/s suspension low.

Pass 15 Jun 2011 124,735 miles

advanced corrosion to n/s/r inner arch requires attention

age cracking to suspension rubbers

chips in screen

coil springs corroded

corrosion to archs

corrosion to sills

exhaust corroded

metal brake pipes corroded

oil leak

small hole in o/s/r arch

unable to check sills fully due to side skirts

undewrside of vechicle corroded

Fail 3 Jun 2011 124,694 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

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

advanced corrosion to n/s/r inner arch requires attention

age cracking to suspension rubbers

chips in screen

coil springs corroded

corrosion to archs

corrosion to sills

exhaust corroded

metal brake pipes corroded

oil leak

small hole in o/s/r arch

unable to check sills fully due to side skirts

undewrside of vechicle corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2010 123,027 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 123,027 miles

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

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 117,016 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 115,921 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

stell wheel fitted nsr.

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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P862 GJM is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 3,947cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P862 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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What year was P862 GJM registered?

P862 GJM is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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