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R617 GWK

1997 Land Rover Discovery

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2013
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

239,097 mi
Last recorded239,097 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2012
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR617 GWK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2012 239,097 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2012 239,089 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2011 207,353 miles

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

both front inner wings coroded (attention required)

front and rear tyres cracking

previous repairs and underseal

underbody corosion

wipers deterorating

Pass 15 Apr 2008 203,166 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 203,162 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber missing (2.7.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside front wheel close to lower arm on left lock.

offside rear antiroll bar link slightly bent.

offside rear body inner sill corroded.

Pass 14 Sep 2006 192,826 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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R617 GWK is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 124,978 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 R617 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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What year was R617 GWK registered?

R617 GWK is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 6 August 1997.

Is R617 GWK safe to buy?

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