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R173 GGC

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

149,999 mi
Last recorded149,999 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR173 GGC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 149,999 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2025 149,999 miles

General surface corrosion to under side

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Prop bush perished

Pass 13 Nov 2018 149,999 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2017 149,999 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

all under body dry and rusty

Pass 16 Nov 2016 149,999 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake pipe greased

Play in propshaft centre bearing rubber split rear

both front hub oil seals leaking

Fail 16 Nov 2016 149,999 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings cross member (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake pipe greased

Play in propshaft centre bearing rubber split rear

both front hub oil seals leaking

Fail 17 Oct 2016 149,999 miles

Front Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal steering box (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a towbar mounting cross member badly corroded (6.6.6)

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

Nearside Front inner wing in a poor corodded condition

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Rear prop shaft rubber coupling split

both front hub oil seals leaking slightly

Pass 7 Oct 2015 146,192 miles

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

Slight weap from offside front hub seal

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 30 Aug 2014 143,160 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 141,334 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 139,927 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 139,921 miles

Front Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Aug 2011 134,480 miles

corrosion to offside and nearside outer body sills

travel to handbrake

Fail 17 Aug 2011 134,478 miles

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

corrosion to offside and nearside outer body sills

travel to handbrake

Pass 13 Aug 2010 128,642 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 128,639 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 122,781 miles

chips in windscreen

corrosion started to offside nearside rear outer sills end caps

corrosion to offside and nearside outer middle of sills

offside and nearside rear tyres worn on edges and close to legal limit

wiipers starting to split

Fail 18 Aug 2009 122,781 miles

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

chips in windscreen

corrosion started to offside nearside rear outer sills end caps

corrosion to offside and nearside outer middle of sills

offside and nearside rear tyres worn on edges and close to legal limit

wiipers starting to split

Pass 28 Aug 2008 116,906 miles

front to rear metal brake pipe corroded

Fail 22 Aug 2008 116,011 miles

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

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

front to rear metal brake pipe corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2006 100,859 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)

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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R173 GGC is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 R173 GGC, 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 R173 GGC registered?

R173 GGC is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 6 November 1997.

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The MOT history for R173 GGC shows 21 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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