MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
147,112 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
off side rear tyre inner edge badly worn
rear shock absorber bushes worn
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
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
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
small corrosion to n/s/r brake pipe
rear brake discs scored
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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