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R782 GFG

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

225,934 mi
Last recorded225,934 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR782 GFG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 225,934 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2025 223,822 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Dec 2023 221,158 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Dec 2022 218,241 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2021 214,048 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2020 212,532 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2019 211,127 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2018 210,521 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2016 208,417 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2015 206,400 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2014 204,530 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 203,022 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 201,675 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 200,185 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 198,872 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 197,223 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 194,987 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 192,181 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 188,637 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2005 186,110 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2005 186,110 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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R782 GFG is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 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 R782 GFG, 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 R782 GFG registered?

R782 GFG is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 24 October 1997.

Is R782 GFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R782 GFG shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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