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H16 GMD

1998 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

184,565 mi
Last recorded184,565 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2016
Typical for 1998 Land Rover Discovery124,084 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH16 GMD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2016 184,565 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 183,227 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

Fail 30 Jul 2014 179,481 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

some corrosion to boot floor. will need attention soon.

some corrosion to both front inner arches

Pass 30 Jul 2014 179,481 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

some corrosion to boot floor. will need attention soon.

some corrosion to both front inner arches

Pass 25 Jun 2013 164,021 miles

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

Oil leak

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

propshaft doughnut split

Pass 14 May 2012 151,104 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 142,534 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 142,532 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 134,313 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 112,724 miles

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

Oil leak

rear prop donut split

Pass 12 Jun 2008 94,277 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 86,149 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 75,555 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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H16 GMD is a 1998 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 H16 GMD, 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 H16 GMD registered?

H16 GMD is a 1998 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 25 June 1998.

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