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R633 GGN

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests24 (22 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

121,735 mi
Last recorded121,735 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR633 GGN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

22 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 121,735 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2025 120,877 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 119,445 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 117,949 miles

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch lower (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2022 116,821 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 114,700 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2021 114,684 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting front lower (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 113,231 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 111,765 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 109,011 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 106,547 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 103,902 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2016 103,902 miles

Centre Rear Braking system leaking brake pipe (3.6.A.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 101,806 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 99,464 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 97,143 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 94,024 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 90,947 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 87,817 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 84,559 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 81,235 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 77,956 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 72,723 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2005 68,516 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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R633 GGN is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 R633 GGN, 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 R633 GGN registered?

R633 GGN is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 December 1997.

Is R633 GGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R633 GGN shows 24 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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