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R569 GGR

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

191,934 mi
Last recorded191,934 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2021
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR569 GGR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2021 191,934 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 183,985 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Feb 2019 175,827 miles

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

propshaft coupling deteriated

Pass 9 Feb 2018 167,500 miles

Central Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Feb 2018 167,500 miles

Central Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 161,051 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2017 161,051 miles

Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both rear D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute all of o/s (1.4.A.2g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not working (8.2.3)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 152,600 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2016 152,667 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

oil leak

Fail 28 Nov 2014 149,458 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2014 149,458 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 147,998 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 142,194 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 136,029 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 127,551 miles

emissions 0.04

Pass 18 Sep 2009 118,149 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2009 117,864 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 107,823 miles

Slight noise at front O/S wheel bearing

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2007 89,484 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2007 89,484 miles

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 5 Oct 2006 71,478 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2006 71,478 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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R569 GGR is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 R569 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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R569 GGR is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 10 August 1997.

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