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R425 GUF

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

146,363 mi
Last recorded146,363 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2013
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR425 GUF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2013 146,363 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 143,226 miles

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

under body corrosion

Pass 5 Dec 2011 138,086 miles

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

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

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

both front wiper's poor

oil leak

under body corrosion

Pass 1 Dec 2010 131,550 miles

oil leak

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

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

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

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

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

front wiper's poor

nearside stop lamp worked with a tap

Pass 25 Nov 2009 125,221 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 117,865 miles

centre exhaust corroded slight blow

offside front nearside front wheel bearings slight play

offside rear nearside rear shock bushes slight play

osr wheel arch corroded

underside of vehicle covered in mud

Pass 13 Dec 2007 110,219 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2006 100,281 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2006 100,281 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

major oil leak from rear diff pinnion oil seal

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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R425 GUF is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R425 GUF, 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 R425 GUF registered?

R425 GUF is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 15 November 1997.

Is R425 GUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R425 GUF shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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