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R31 GGO

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

128,999 mi
Last recorded128,999 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2018
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR31 GGO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2018 128,999 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2018 128,999 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 8 Jan 2018 127,517 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has a loose unit in the upper support bearing assembly Swivel joint (2.5.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting crossmember (6.6.6)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 125,354 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 124,081 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2015 120,327 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2013 118,831 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 118,082 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 116,109 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 110,181 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2009 102,637 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight corrosion o/s and n/s inner sills

Pass 28 Nov 2008 99,864 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2007 96,476 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 92,346 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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R31 GGO is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R31 GGO, 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 R31 GGO registered?

R31 GGO is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 23 October 1997.

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The MOT history for R31 GGO shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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