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R524 GGR

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

179,179 mi
Last recorded179,179 miles
Recorded on23 May 2025
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR524 GGR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 May 2025 179,179 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 174,869 miles

FULL UNDER SIDE OF VEHICLE UNDERSEALED

Fail 29 Nov 2023 174,749 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear axle half shaft oil seal leaking causing brake contamination

Pass 22 Nov 2022 168,502 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play rear (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2022 168,497 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play rear (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 162,659 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 150,694 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2015 146,614 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 138,128 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 133,772 miles

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

all brake discs badly scored and pitted

Fail 25 Jun 2013 133,772 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

all brake discs badly scored and pitted

Pass 2 Jan 2013 130,733 miles

Oil leak

front brake discs corroded

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 27 Dec 2012 130,733 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

front brake discs corroded

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2011 120,627 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Dec 2010 111,517 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2010 111,478 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

inner edges worn on rear tyres

n/s drag link end gatior split

o/s and n/s track rod end gatiors split

o/s front side light dull

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 5 Jan 2010 94,482 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 90,716 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside front hub seal leaking

slight leak from pipe to gearbox

Pass 21 Apr 2008 79,475 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 67,234 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 110,037 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 110,037 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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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R524 GGR is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R524 GGR, 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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R524 GGR is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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