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R105 GCW

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2025
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

145,926 mi
Last recorded145,926 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2024
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR105 GCW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2024 145,926 miles

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

Nearside Front corrsion

Nearside Rear corrosion to arch

Offside Front corrosion

Offside Rear corrsion to arch

Offside corrosion to sill

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2022 144,447 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2021 143,517 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 138,955 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2015 135,341 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2014 130,019 miles

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

engine oil leak

Fail 4 Aug 2014 130,015 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

engine oil leak

Pass 1 Aug 2013 124,318 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 114,257 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 103,620 miles

N/S/F both track rod end gaitors split

O/S/F steering drop arm gaitor split

O/S/F track rod end gaitor split

O/S/R & N/S/R outer anti roll bars gaitors perished

Pass 19 Jul 2005 84,097 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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R105 GCW 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 R105 GCW, 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 R105 GCW registered?

R105 GCW is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R105 GCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R105 GCW 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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