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R246 GBD

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

132,248 mi
Last recorded132,248 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2018
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR246 GBD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2018 132,248 miles

Oil leak ()

rusty under vehicle

Pass 11 Apr 2017 126,721 miles

oil leak

rusty under car

Pass 13 Apr 2016 120,740 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

n/s inner wing corroded

oil leak

rusty under vehicle

Fail 19 Feb 2016 120,714 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings n/s and o/s under sills corroded (6.1.B.2)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s rear belt mounting (5.2.6)

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear axle pipe (3.6.B.2c)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

n/s inner wing corroded

oil leak

very very rusty under vehicle

Pass 25 Feb 2015 115,334 miles

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

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

inner wings corroded

rusty under vehicle

Pass 25 Feb 2014 110,112 miles

inner wings rusty

rusty under vehicle

Pass 25 Feb 2013 106,299 miles

offside inner wing corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2012 100,839 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

both front hubs leaking

both side steps corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2011 95,970 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 90,225 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Feb 2009 84,471 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2008 80,508 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 80,508 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2007 74,831 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 69,500 miles

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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R246 GBD is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue 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 R246 GBD, 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 R246 GBD registered?

R246 GBD is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R246 GBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R246 GBD shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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