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B6 GKY

1998 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Petrol 3947cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

135,824 mi
Last recorded135,824 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2017
Typical for 1998 Land Rover Discovery124,084 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB6 GKY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,947cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2017 135,824 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 130,297 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 117,317 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 113,986 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 110,151 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 107,402 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 99,552 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 97,046 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 90,164 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2005 76,261 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2005 76,261 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively 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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B6 GKY is a 1998 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 3,947cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1998 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 124,084 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 B6 GKY, 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 28 years old, this Land Rover Discovery is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B6 GKY registered?

B6 GKY is a 1998 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 March 1998.

Is B6 GKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for B6 GKY 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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