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R157 GNK

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2023
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

143,208 mi
Last recorded143,208 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2022
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR157 GNK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2022 143,208 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 137,258 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Offside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Offside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Fail 14 Oct 2021 137,228 miles

Central Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Offside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Offside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Pass 24 Nov 2017 135,755 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 May 2016 135,090 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 130,578 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Sep 2013 118,781 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 108,366 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 98,909 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 98,905 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 91,306 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 20,337 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 10,042 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 3,707 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006

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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R157 GNK is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 1997 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 124,978 miles. This 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 R157 GNK, 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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R157 GNK is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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