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R787 GFG

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

158,315 mi
Last recorded158,315 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2014
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR787 GFG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2014 158,315 miles

Dampness around offside front hub seal area

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside and offside front inner wheel arches corroded

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside rear tyre worn low on inner tread

Rear tail gate catch stiff in operation

Underside of vehilce muddy

Vehicle tested in wet conditions

Fail 6 Jan 2014 158,310 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Dampness around offside front hub seal area

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside and offside front inner wheel arches corroded

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside rear tyre worn low on inner tread

Rear tail gate catch stiff in operation

Underside of vehilce muddy

Vehicle tested in wet conditions

Pass 7 Jan 2013 149,691 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 149,691 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 139,975 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 139,974 miles

Front Upper Rear wheel steering ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

front srings are corroaded

Pass 13 Jan 2011 129,050 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

foot brake travel long

oil around nearside rear brake

play in steering box drop link ball joint

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 10 Jan 2011 129,050 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

foot brake travel long

oil around nearside rear brake

play in steering box drop link ball joint

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2010 117,725 miles

Chips In Windscreen

Engine Oil Leaks

Front Differential Oil Leak

Nearside Rear Lower Sidelight Not Working

Slight Play In Both Rear Wheel Bearings

Tested In Snowy Conditions

Pass 13 Jan 2009 107,691 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2009 107,691 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Chips In Windscreen

Engine Oil Leaks

Rear Diff Oil Leaks

Pass 11 Jan 2008 96,993 miles

chassis rusty

long footbrake travel

rear upper coil spring mounts rusty

slight play in off side rear wheel bearing

Fail 10 Jan 2008 96,993 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

chassis rusty

long footbrake travel

rear upper coil spring mounts rusty

slight play in off side rear wheel bearing

Pass 10 Jan 2007 87,982 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 84,158 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2006 84,158 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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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R787 GFG is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 R787 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 R787 GFG registered?

R787 GFG is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 25 September 1997.

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