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GXI 7443

1998 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

199,275 mi
Last recorded199,275 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2023
Typical for 1998 Land Rover Discovery124,084 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGXI 7443
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 26 Nov 2023 199,275 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 191,265 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2021 181,521 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 159,127 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 150,061 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 150,014 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 138,123 miles

Nearside Front inner wing corroded

Offside Front inner wing corroded

Fail 22 May 2017 138,123 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings body mount (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Front inner wing corroded

Offside Front inner wing corroded

Pass 31 May 2016
Pass 28 May 2015 131,540 miles

Oil leak

Fail 26 May 2015 131,540 miles

Centre Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 May 2014 124,346 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 May 2013 116,603 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s headlamp lens condensated

rear seat belt buckle casing damaged but still functioning

Pass 1 Jun 2012 111,702 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 105,191 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 98,971 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

PAS resivoir weaping fluid @ unions

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 May 2009 90,175 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 May 2009 90,175 miles

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 May 2008 83,255 miles

rear shock adsorber top bushs worn

Fail 27 May 2008 83,254 miles

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

rear shock adsorber top bushs worn

Pass 13 Feb 2007 74,346 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2006 70,169 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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GXI 7443 is a 1998 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 GXI 7443, 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.

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What year was GXI 7443 registered?

GXI 7443 is a 1998 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is GXI 7443 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GXI 7443 shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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