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R614 GWK

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2018
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

121,914 mi
Last recorded121,914 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2017
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR614 GWK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2017 121,914 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion body mtg (6.1.B.2)

Fail 18 Sep 2017 121,914 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion body mtg (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 120,791 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged outer rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

all 4 tyres have surface cracks in tread

Pass 13 Jul 2015 119,839 miles

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

front tyres have surface cracks

nearside rear seatbelt c,lasp caseing missing

rear propshaft mtg bolt loose

Fail 8 Jul 2015 119,836 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

front tyres have surface cracks

nearside rear seatbelt c,lasp caseing missing

rear propshaft mtg bolt loose

Pass 1 May 2014 117,450 miles

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

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

Fail 1 May 2014 117,450 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2006 115,331 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2005 106,759 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2005 106,759 miles

Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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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R614 GWK is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R614 GWK, 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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R614 GWK is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 October 1997.

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