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R432 GUM

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

146,561 mi
Last recorded146,561 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2011
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR432 GUM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2011 146,561 miles

Centre Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 14 Nov 2011 146,490 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Centre Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Nov 2010 137,290 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 137,239 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

rear seat belts not accable

Oil leak

Fail 28 Oct 2010 137,139 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 128,384 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2009 128,375 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Nov 2008 120,339 miles

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

gearbox oil leak

Fail 6 Nov 2008 120,313 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

gearbox oil leak

Pass 14 Nov 2007 113,053 miles

slight roughness on n/s rear wheel bearing

Pass 16 Nov 2006 104,580 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2005 100,866 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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R432 GUM is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 R432 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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R432 GUM is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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