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R39 GGO

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2016
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

96,797 mi
Last recorded96,797 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2015
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR39 GGO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 5 Jan 2015 96,797 miles

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 6 Dec 2013 88,015 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 87,207 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 81,376 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 74,150 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 65,563 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 60,514 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 56,981 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2007 50,598 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 47,121 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2005 43,030 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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R39 GGO is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R39 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 R39 GGO registered?

R39 GGO is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 25 November 1997.

Is R39 GGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R39 GGO shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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