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R948 GEJ

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

118,069 mi
Last recorded118,069 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR948 GEJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 118,069 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 5 Oct 2020 116,392 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 114,575 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 110,945 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 107,969 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 105,237 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 102,657 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 93,852 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 85,183 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2013 85,173 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 76,271 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 67,811 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 61,873 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 61,869 miles

Nearside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 56,016 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 50,798 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 43,912 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 38,661 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 38,661 miles

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

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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R948 GEJ is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 R948 GEJ, 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 R948 GEJ registered?

R948 GEJ is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 10 September 1997.

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The MOT history for R948 GEJ shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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