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R526 GGR

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

67,674 mi
Last recorded67,674 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2018
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR526 GGR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2018 67,674 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Power steering fluid reservoir (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both front inner wings (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear of door sills and rear wheel arches (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear A-Arm above axle (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 63,656 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 58,205 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2015 50,573 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 50,573 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2014 41,463 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 29,731 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 19,761 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 12,443 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

water leak

Pass 8 Apr 2010 10,386 miles

slight oil leak from offside front hub/swivel

Pass 14 Apr 2009 7,998 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2008 6,040 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 5,923 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 2,176 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 88,239 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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R526 GGR is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 R526 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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What year was R526 GGR registered?

R526 GGR is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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