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R181 GAP

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

147,112 mi
Last recorded147,112 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2015
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR181 GAP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2015 147,112 miles

off side rear tyre inner edge badly worn

rear shock absorber bushes worn

Pass 23 Oct 2014 138,372 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 125,066 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 117,491 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

corrosion to inner sills (no holes found)

corrosion to rear floor ( no holes found)

rear shock absorber top bushes worn

Pass 7 Oct 2011 111,720 miles

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

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

both rear brake discs in poor condition

Fail 1 Oct 2010 105,051 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 105,051 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 99,785 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 99,785 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 95,039 miles

small corrosion to n/s/r brake pipe

Pass 8 Oct 2007 88,969 miles

rear brake discs scored

Pass 20 Oct 2006 81,975 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2006 81,975 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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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R181 GAP is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 R181 GAP, 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 R181 GAP registered?

R181 GAP is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 August 1997.

Is R181 GAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R181 GAP shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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