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P934 GPH

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

142,506 mi
Last recorded142,506 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2013
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP934 GPH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2013 142,506 miles

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Fail 15 Jan 2013 142,506 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Pass 27 Jan 2012 139,019 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

Fail 23 Jan 2012 139,014 miles

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Spare tyre defective

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

Pass 26 Mar 2011 135,333 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 22 Mar 2011 135,332 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear 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)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 6 Nov 2009 121,388 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2009 121,388 miles

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Fail 15 Nov 2008 112,290 miles

12v battery insecure

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

o/s/r seat belt buckle plastic outer casing missing but not affecting buckle operation

slight play osf hub assembley

Pass 15 Nov 2008 112,290 miles

12v battery insecure

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

o/s/r seat belt buckle plastic outer casing missing but not affecting buckle operation

slight play osf hub assembley

Pass 31 Oct 2007 100,989 miles

STRONG ADVISE: oil leaking from front end?

Fail 31 Oct 2007 100,989 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

STRONG ADVISE: oil leaking from front end?

Pass 6 Nov 2006 96,355 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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P934 GPH is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 P934 GPH, 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 P934 GPH registered?

P934 GPH is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 8 February 1997.

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