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R280 GCL

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Petrol 3947cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

92,608 mi
Last recorded92,608 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR280 GCL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,947cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 92,608 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2024 85,589 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Dec 2024 85,589 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 81,931 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2022 77,132 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak and oil leak from rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2022 77,132 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak and oil leak from rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 74,002 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak and oil leak from rear diff unit. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 72,305 miles

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive INNER WING (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 71,389 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 69,440 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 67,823 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 64,966 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 62,551 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2014 58,892 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 55,205 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 51,026 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 46,433 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 42,301 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 38,445 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 32,326 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 27,944 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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R280 GCL is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 3,947cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 R280 GCL, 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 R280 GCL registered?

R280 GCL is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 December 1997.

Is R280 GCL safe to buy?

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