MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
109,999 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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)
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
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
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)
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)
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is R155 GCW safe to buy?
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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