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P993 GBL

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

206,355 mi
Last recorded206,355 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP993 GBL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 206,355 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 202,535 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 192,719 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 190,971 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 187,721 miles

brake pedal has little reserve travel

Pass 1 Aug 2020 184,577 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 181,091 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 177,835 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 172,616 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 167,633 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 163,106 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Oil leak

Fail 20 Feb 2015 163,105 miles

Brake pedal feels spongy with the vacuum fully depleted (3.3.C.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Feb 2014 155,849 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 149,968 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 144,376 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 135,073 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 128,861 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 122,155 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 115,543 miles

offside front tyre has 2mm tread wearing bald on inner edge

Pass 18 May 2007 110,752 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 105,506 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 105,462 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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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P993 GBL is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 P993 GBL, 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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P993 GBL is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 March 1997.

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