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R649 GWK

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2019
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

192,598 mi
Last recorded192,598 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2018
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR649 GWK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2018 192,598 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2018 192,581 miles

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by grease and inner pad (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded boot floor (5.2.6)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 192,005 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Rear Body has slight corrosion boot floor (6.1.B.2)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Fail 25 Oct 2016 192,005 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Rear Body has slight corrosion boot floor (6.1.B.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 189,677 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 15 Oct 2015 189,588 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

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

corrosion forming on both inners sill`s

o/s/rear seat belt case broken

oil leak

rear diff leak

wipers not tested

Pass 7 Nov 2014 179,922 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 165,520 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

fuel filler hose cracked /deteriorated at fuel tank o/s/r

n/s/r bump stop rubber missing

Fail 27 Sep 2013 165,520 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Rear Lower Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

fuel filler hose cracked /deteriorated at fuel tank o/s/r

n/s/r bump stop rubber missing

Pass 30 Oct 2012 155,495 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 8 Aug 2012 152,684 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear Lower Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

battery insecure

drivers seat base collapsed (but seat secure)

n/s/f tractor joint leaking oil

n/s/r seatbelt release cover missing

propshaft rear u/j rubber cracked

Pass 20 Oct 2011 141,408 miles

corrosion to inner sills boot floor pan

Pass 29 Oct 2010 132,039 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 132,034 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 128,131 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

corrosion to both rear inner wheel arches within seatbelt presribed areas

corrosion to offside rear floorpan within seatbelt prescribed area

corrosion to rear chassis rails

Fail 21 Apr 2010 128,131 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

corrosion to both rear inner wheel arches within seatbelt presribed areas

corrosion to offside rear floorpan within seatbelt prescribed area

corrosion to rear chassis rails

Pass 14 May 2009 116,066 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 14 Apr 2009 115,931 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition and function impaired (1.1.4a)

Offside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 23 May 2008 105,092 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside front tractor joint slightly leaking

nearside rear brake disc slightly scored

Pass 22 Apr 2008 104,724 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Steering box slight leak

Fail 7 Apr 2008 104,639 miles

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

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Steering box slight leak

Pass 12 Apr 2007 100,553 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 95,942 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 7 Jul 2006 94,987 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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R649 GWK 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 54.2%.

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 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 R649 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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R649 GWK is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 August 1997.

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