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R315 GRN

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

193,732 mi
Last recorded193,732 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2023
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR315 GRN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2023 193,732 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 192,626 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2021 192,626 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 186,710 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2020 186,692 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 180,596 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 171,142 miles

both front tyres wearing on the edges

chassis corroding

front coil springs corroded

gearbox oil leak

oil leak

rear brake pipes corroded

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2017 160,489 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 157,465 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 151,070 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 141,735 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 134,240 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 131,360 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 128,200 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 121,753 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 115,300 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 108,278 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 101,116 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2006 97,885 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2006 97,887 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

o/s rear tyre wall cracked

Fail 17 Aug 2006 97,885 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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R315 GRN 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 81%.

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 R315 GRN, 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 R315 GRN registered?

R315 GRN is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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