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R164 GCW

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

135,037 mi
Last recorded135,037 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2020
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR164 GCW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 16 Jul 2020 135,037 miles

Emissions not tested Due to exhaust condition. (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced Floor foot panel. (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Centre body mounting. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Floor holed adjacent to brake servo mounting. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Panel beneath battery, within 30cms of body mounting. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Body component likely to become detached Step only held precariously by one bolt which is corroded, danger of complete detachment. (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Mar 2019 132,041 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle tie bar bushes split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle tie rod bushes split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 8 Mar 2019 132,032 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt A Frame ball joint cover perished to shreds. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated Seizing up. (3.1 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle tie bar bushes split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle tie rod bushes split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 127,501 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

vehicle extensively corroded near to but not within various prescribed areas

Pass 13 Apr 2017 122,101 miles

1x side facing seat fitted n/s/r - no others

Body has slight corrosion All body mounting areas (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Apr 2017 122,101 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Central Rear Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

1x side facing seat fitted n/s/r - no others

Body has slight corrosion All body mounting areas (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion All body mounting areas (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 119,943 miles

Offside boot floor holed and corroded but not in a prescribed area

Oil leaks

Slight play in the Nearside rear wheel bearing

Surface corrosion on both the chassis and body

Fail 20 Apr 2016 119,943 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Firewall (3.6.C.3)

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wing (3.6.C.3)

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

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

Offside boot floor holed and corroded but not in a prescribed area

Oil leaks

Slight play in the Nearside rear wheel bearing

Surface corrosion on both the chassis and body

Pass 22 Apr 2015 117,397 miles

Both tractor joints leaking slightly

Coolant leak

Oil leaks

Trailing arm bush's very perished

Pass 22 Apr 2014 114,618 miles

Centre Rear Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 113,133 miles

Both tractor joints leaking

Slight play in both front wheel bearings

Slight play in the nearside rear wheel bearing

Surface corrosion on chassis and body work

Pass 26 Apr 2012 111,628 miles

Both tractor joints leaking

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

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

Several oil leaks

Slight play in both front wheel bearings

Surface corrosion on both chassis and body

Fail 25 Apr 2012 111,621 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Both tractor joints leaking

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

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

Rear brake disc's very corroded

Several oil leaks

Slight play in both front wheel bearings

Surface corrosion on both chassis and body

Pass 13 Apr 2011 108,644 miles

Front hub seals leaking

Front to rear brake pipe starting to corrode

Oil leak

Rear brake disc's pitted

Slight play in both front bearings

Pass 28 Apr 2010 104,603 miles

Both front tractor joints leaking graese

Slight play in both front wheel bearings

Transfer box leaking

Fail 28 Apr 2010 104,603 miles

Both front tractor joints leaking graese

Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Slight play in both front wheel bearings

Transfer box leaking

Pass 1 May 2009 99,876 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 99,869 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2008 97,765 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Fail 20 Jun 2008 97,756 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

age cracks all tyres

front radius arm bushes worn

loud noise from engine emissions not tested

n/s/f swivel damp

play o/s/f wheel bearing

rear discs badly corroded

Fail 22 Feb 2007 92,179 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2007 92,179 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 17 Feb 2006 89,535 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nsf hub oil seal leaking

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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R164 GCW is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R164 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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R164 GCW is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 14 November 1997.

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