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R337 GRN

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

148,053 mi
Last recorded148,053 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2010
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR337 GRN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 1 Jun 2010 148,053 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust clamp broken

Pass 20 Apr 2009 141,698 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 131,679 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 131,670 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 110,455 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 110,455 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Nearside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Propshaft component defective

Pass 4 Aug 2006 108,372 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 108,372 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Front 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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R337 GRN is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R337 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R337 GRN registered?

R337 GRN is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R337 GRN safe to buy?

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