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R155 GCW

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,999 mi
Last recorded109,999 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2014
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR155 GCW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2014 109,999 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 10,999 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 10,999 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted (2.2.D.2c)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted (2.2.D.2c)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 109,999 miles

Centre Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both inner wings holed

Pass 13 Oct 2010 109,999 miles

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

both front tractor joints leaking

fron inner wings holed non prescribed area

n/s mirror broken

slight play n/s/r shocker bush

Pass 6 Feb 2009 109,999 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2009 109,999 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2007 109,999 miles

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 Dec 2006 102,187 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2006 102,187 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2005 96,874 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2005 96,855 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)

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

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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R155 GCW is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 124,978 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 R155 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 R155 GCW registered?

R155 GCW is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 August 1997.

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The MOT history for R155 GCW shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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