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R775 KGG

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

141,680 mi
Last recorded141,680 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2020
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR775 KGG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2020 141,680 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 134,199 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 127,332 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2018 127,332 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 120,176 miles

some oil leaks at engine

some parts of the body rusty

Pass 21 Feb 2017 163,035 miles

inner wing slightly corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2015 155,525 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2014 150,144 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 117,632 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 111,695 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 108,457 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 108,449 miles

Centre Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 106,078 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 98,195 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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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R775 KGG is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R775 KGG, 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 R775 KGG registered?

R775 KGG is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R775 KGG safe to buy?

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