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R703 GGR

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

169,863 mi
Last recorded169,863 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2020
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR703 GGR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2020 169,863 miles

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

Offside Front Indicator lens missing

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both (5.3.2 (c))

Rear prop mount/bush deteriorating

Pass 30 Mar 2019 160,379 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 27 Mar 2019 160,364 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 148,724 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 16 Mar 2018 148,714 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 139,687 miles

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

both rear brake discs in poor condition

offside windscreen washer has poor aim

Fail 21 Mar 2017 139,685 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage headlamp washer (6.1.C.1)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated button stuck in (3.1.3c)

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

both rear brake discs in poor condition

offside windscreen washer has poor aim

Pass 16 Mar 2016 137,373 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 133,625 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 133,619 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 128,147 miles

Exhaust rear silencer deteriorated

all brake pipes corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2013 125,162 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 125,161 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 17 Feb 2012 116,338 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 116,338 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2011 106,625 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 95,432 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 84,150 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 84,142 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 71,246 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2008 71,246 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

corrosion near seatbelt prescribed area under rear seat

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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R703 GGR is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 R703 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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R703 GGR is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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