MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
142,998 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
Based on 4,388,972 MOT tests across 325,470 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R405 GUM is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 R405 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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How do I check the history of R405 GUM?
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What year was R405 GUM registered?
R405 GUM is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 15 August 1997.
Is R405 GUM safe to buy?
The MOT history for R405 GUM shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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