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R141 GGO

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

168,457 mi
Last recorded168,457 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2018
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR141 GGO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2018 168,457 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 165,749 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 164,433 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Dec 2014 159,321 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/r suspension bump stop is missing

Pass 6 Dec 2013 148,615 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

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

both rear discs corroded

bump stop missing on off side rear

near side front off side rear and near side rear tyres perishing due to age

spare tyre illegal

tow bar socket covered up with tape unable to check

Pass 20 Dec 2012 143,586 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 12 Dec 2012 143,547 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 29 Dec 2011 138,744 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

near side and off side rear discs corroded

near side door mirror glass missing

Fail 29 Dec 2011 138,744 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

Loading door cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Oil leak

near side and off side rear discs corroded

near side door mirror glass missing

Fail 30 Dec 2010 131,606 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight play o/s front hub assy.

Pass 30 Dec 2010 131,606 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight play o/s front hub assy.

Pass 18 Nov 2009 125,463 miles

rust to o/s/r floor

Pass 3 Dec 2008 117,181 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s/r floor rusty

Pass 12 Nov 2007 107,498 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f mirro cracked

nail in n/s/r tyre

oil leak on rear dif

power steering pipes damp

rust by n/s/r body mount

Fail 12 Nov 2007 107,498 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f mirro cracked

nail in n/s/r tyre

oil leak on rear dif

power steering pipes damp

rust by n/s/r body mount

Pass 24 Oct 2006 99,913 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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R141 GGO is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R141 GGO, 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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R141 GGO is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 3 October 1997.

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