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R477 GNB

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2022
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

177,851 mi
Last recorded177,851 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2021
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR477 GNB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2021 177,851 miles

Coolant leak ()

Offside outer sill excessively corroded

no rear seats fitted at time of test

Fail 8 Apr 2021 177,846 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Offside outer sill excessively corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2020 17,787 miles

Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced body mount (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear trail arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced body mount (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 169,483 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 160,633 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 155,586 miles

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn prop dougnut ()

Fail 10 Jan 2017 155,585 miles

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn prop dougnut ()

Pass 2 Feb 2016 149,002 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2016 149,002 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded SILL (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded SILL (2.4.A.3)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal POWER STEERING PUMP (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 137,029 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 5 Jan 2015 137,029 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 125,335 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014 125,335 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 114,702 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2013 114,702 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Dec 2011 104,684 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear shocker top bushes worn

Fail 29 Dec 2011 104,684 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear shocker top bushes worn

Pass 13 Dec 2010 93,389 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 90,040 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2010 90,007 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 85,320 miles

All brake pipes have a thick hard protective coating

Pass 18 Jun 2008 81,611 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 64,439 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 56,368 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 55,844 miles

nail in o/s/r tyre wall

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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R477 GNB is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 R477 GNB, 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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R477 GNB is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 October 1997.

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