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R355 GEJ

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

187,811 mi
Last recorded187,811 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2017
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR355 GEJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2017 187,811 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicators have a product on the lenses but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 185,918 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 181,876 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

all 4 tyres on legal limit-prop shaft bearing slight play-exhaust and exhaust mountings corroded -clutch slipping -fuel smell but no leak visible

all rear suspension arm bushes perished-sills covered by covers, unable to check properly-all inner arches covered by substance, unable to check properly

front number plate slightly deteriated

rear coil springs corroded

x2 front headlamps have slight movement-foglight switch slightly sticking-horn distorted-wipers smearing

x2 front tyres walls damaged, but no cords exposed-steering idlers have slight play-all 4 wheel bearings have slight play-x2 ball joints have slight lift

x2 rear tyres damaged but no cords exposed-oil leak- rear panel corroded/distorted-rear brake discs corroded,pitted,worn and juddering-front brake discs corroded,pitted,worn and juddering

Pass 9 Oct 2013 177,824 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 172,339 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 9 Oct 2012 172,335 miles

Nearside Front Steering damper damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 166,011 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 159,000 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 159,000 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 151,964 miles

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

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

front diff sligh leak of oil

Pass 26 Sep 2008 144,237 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 144,233 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 137,385 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 130,040 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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R355 GEJ 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 78.6%.

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 R355 GEJ, 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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R355 GEJ is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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