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R321 GRN

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

71,315 mi
Last recorded71,315 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2018
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR321 GRN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2018 71,315 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Play in steering box ball joints

nearside rear c pillar has excessive corrosion but not in prescribed area

offside rear c pillar slightly corroded

Fail 31 Oct 2018 71,312 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Play in steering box ball joints

nearside rear c pillar has excessive corrosion but not in prescribed area

offside rear c pillar slightly corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2017 69,872 miles

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

drivers door hinge has excessive play

vehicle structure slightly corroded

Fail 31 Oct 2017 69,871 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded c pillars on both sides (5.2.6)

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

drivers door hinge has excessive play

vehicle structure slightly corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2016 68,169 miles

C pillars slightly corroded

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

driver side door hinge has excessive movement

general vehicle structure slightly corroded

Fail 26 Oct 2016 68,167 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both sides outer sills (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

C pillars slightly corroded

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

driver side door hinge has excessive movement

general vehicle structure slightly corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2015 65,374 miles

slight play in offside off steering

Pass 28 Oct 2014 62,714 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 60,795 miles

battery fasten down with cable ties

Fail 2 Oct 2013 60,771 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

battery fasten down with cable ties

Pass 27 Sep 2012 56,119 miles

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011
Pass 27 Sep 2010 38,334 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 28,343 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 16,063 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 10,914 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 8,611 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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R321 GRN is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 R321 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 R321 GRN registered?

R321 GRN is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R321 GRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R321 GRN shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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