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B16 GVH

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2020
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

149,549 mi
Last recorded149,549 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2019
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB16 GVH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2019 149,549 miles

body lifting kits fitted to front and rear suspension

Pass 3 Mar 2018 149,525 miles

lifting kit fitted to front and rear suspensions

Pass 11 Mar 2017 149,233 miles

lifting kits fitted to front and rear suspensions.

Pass 25 Aug 2012 146,122 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 143,064 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 137,290 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 137,288 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 128,581 miles

slight oil leak on both front swivels

Pass 3 Sep 2008 120,633 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 111,282 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 102,279 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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B16 GVH is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 B16 GVH, 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 B16 GVH registered?

B16 GVH is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 22 April 1997.

Is B16 GVH safe to buy?

The MOT history for B16 GVH shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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