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R737 FGO

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

188,638 mi
Last recorded188,638 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2017
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR737 FGO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2017 188,638 miles

oil leak

oil temp wouldnt go above 50'C

slight play in nearside front wheel

some corrosion developing around sills

Pass 29 Nov 2016 179,171 miles

both front tyres worn to 3mm

front pads worn low

offside rear tyre worn to 2mm

oil leak

Pass 27 Nov 2015 169,542 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2014 160,379 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 152,175 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2013 152,005 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 143,864 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 137,163 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 130,914 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

alternator belt tensioner pully is worn and noisy

Pass 1 Dec 2009 123,851 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 123,851 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2008 113,224 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 111,987 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 94,709 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2006 78,223 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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R737 FGO is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 R737 FGO, 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 R737 FGO registered?

R737 FGO is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 24 October 1997.

Is R737 FGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R737 FGO shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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