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R802 GFG

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2021
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

161,628 mi
Last recorded161,628 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2020
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR802 GFG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2020 161,628 miles

Nearside Front body mounting corroded

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear floor corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2019 158,677 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear floor holed and corroded

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 154,803 miles

Offside Front swivel joint is slightly weeping

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

slight cracking to tyres

some brake pipes are slightly corroded

surface corrosion to some parts and componants of under vehicle ok at time of test with cat tool and some parts of under vehicle is heavily muddy

Fail 18 Jun 2018 154,803 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Offside Front swivel joint is slightly weeping

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

slight cracking to tyres

surface corrosion to some parts and componants of under vehicle ok at time of test with cat tool and some parts of under vehicle is heavily muddy

Pass 19 Jun 2017 151,658 miles

Offside Front Swivel joint is slightly leaking grease

Oil leak

Surface corrosion to various parts and components of under vehicle ok at time of test with cat tool

Pass 27 Jun 2016 147,172 miles

Corrosion to some parts and components of under vehicle

Corrosion to some parts out of prescribed area

Offside Front Swivel joint is weeping oil

Rear Anti roll bar d ring bushes slightly worn

Various other brake pipes are slightly corroded

Fail 21 Jun 2016 147,103 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Corrosion to some parts and components of under vehicle

Corrosion to some parts out of prescribed area

Offside Front Swivel joint is weeping oil

Rear Anti roll bar d ring bushes slightly worn

Various other brake pipes are slightly corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2015 142,784 miles

rear wiper blade is deteriorated

slight surface corrosion to rear floor

slight weep o/s/f hub seal

Pass 24 Jun 2014 138,140 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 132,741 miles

slight corrosion to both front inner arches out of prescribed area

Pass 18 Jun 2012 125,432 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 117,801 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

slight corrosion various parts of underbody and components ok at time of test with corrosion assessment tool

slight leak from front tractor joint seals

Pass 8 Jul 2010 111,303 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 111,303 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Front Brake servo insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2009 104,897 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2009 104,897 miles

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jun 2008 98,537 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 98,532 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 May 2007 90,930 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2006 84,427 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 82,424 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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R802 GFG is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 R802 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 R802 GFG registered?

R802 GFG is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 August 1997.

Is R802 GFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R802 GFG shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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