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R404 GUM

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

176,539 mi
Last recorded176,539 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2014
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR404 GUM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2014 176,539 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 169,656 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 162,791 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 157,626 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 1 Dec 2010 151,542 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 144,519 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 137,149 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2008 137,149 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 23 Nov 2007 131,820 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 132,634 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2006 122,628 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 12 Nov 2005 111,677 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2005 111,677 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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R404 GUM is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R404 GUM, 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 R404 GUM registered?

R404 GUM is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R404 GUM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R404 GUM shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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