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R560 GGE

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

240,919 mi
Last recorded240,919 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2019
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR560 GGE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2019 240,919 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

both front inner wing areas becoming corroded

offside axle sphere weeping grease

windscreen cracked at top/front

Fail 23 Feb 2019 240,874 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play loose (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

both front inner wing areas becoming corroded

offside axle sphere weeping grease

windscreen cracked at top/front

Pass 19 Feb 2018 229,769 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both front inner wing tops becoming corroded

nsf and osf inner wings and front sections welded, cant see quality of weld due to sealent etc

nsr and both front axle end seals weeping

Fail 19 Feb 2018 229,769 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both front inner wing tops becoming corroded

nsf and osf inner wings and front sections welded, cant see quality of weld due to sealent etc

nsr and both front axle end seals weeping

Fail 17 Feb 2018 229,751 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wing (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings crossmember (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings crossmember (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wing (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 228,938 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 221,432 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2014 221,304 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 214,753 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 210,322 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 201,046 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 188,268 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 188,268 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 174,621 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 162,063 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 149,589 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 136,687 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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R560 GGE is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 R560 GGE, 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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R560 GGE is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 December 1997.

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