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P878 GJM

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

154,816 mi
Last recorded154,816 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2017
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP878 GJM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2017 154,816 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 151,169 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front & rear (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2015 141,095 miles

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

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

corriosion to nearside and offside rear sills and inner wheel arches

corrosion nears A.B.S unit

corrosion to nearside and offside rear near body mount

offside and nearside running boards corroded

Fail 26 Jun 2015 140,978 miles

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

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

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

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

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

corriosion to nearside and offside rear sills and inner wheel arches

corrosion nears A.B.S unit

corrosion to nearside and offside rear near body mount

offside and nearside running boards corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2014 135,948 miles

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

general corrosion to underside.

minor corrosion to offside rear inner wheel arch.

rear exhaust rubber splitting.

rear propshaft rubber doughnut splitting.

Fail 8 Jul 2014 135,887 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

general corrosion to underside.

minor corrosion to offside rear inner wheel arch.

rear exhaust rubber splitting.

rear propshaft rubber doughnut splitting.

Pass 25 Jun 2013 129,676 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

REAR PROPSHAFT RUBBER DOUGNUT SPLITING

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

n/S/R SHOCK ABSORBER LOWER MOUNT BUSH SLIGHTLY WORN

Pass 9 Jul 2012 122,356 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 122,279 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 115,634 miles

offside rear tyre tread 3mm

Fail 8 Jul 2011 115,548 miles

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

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

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

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

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

offside rear tyre tread 3mm

Pass 8 Jul 2010 107,151 miles

Gearbox rear seal leaking

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Jul 2009

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

Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

Pass 3 Jul 2008 86,383 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 86,379 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 77,781 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 77,739 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 24 May 2006 67,211 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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P878 GJM is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 124,978 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 P878 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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P878 GJM is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 23 May 1997.

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