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R777 GEO

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Petrol 3947cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

98,645 mi
Last recorded98,645 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2016
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR777 GEO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,947cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2016 98,645 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 96,923 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 194,307 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2013 194,306 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 91,719 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2011 89,341 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 89,341 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 86,163 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 82,853 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 79,563 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 76,104 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2007 76,104 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Nov 2006 69,690 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2006 69,690 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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R777 GEO is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 3,947cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R777 GEO, 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 R777 GEO registered?

R777 GEO is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 December 1997.

Is R777 GEO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R777 GEO shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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