MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
231,584 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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front brake pads over half worn
grease weaping from o/s tractor joint housing
bad oil leak from rear of engine area
Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
front brake pads over half worn
grease weaping from o/s tractor joint housing
bad oil leak from rear of engine area
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
engine oil leak mainly ftrom oil filter area
long handbrake travel but still has reserve
oil leak from both front hub spheres
oil leak from tailshaft seal on gearbox
slight exhaust blow from centre exhaust pipe arround hanger
slight play in steering box and oil weap from sector shaft
both rear tyres wearing low
engine oil leak
steering box drop link ball joint worn
both front tyres worn on edges
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
Based on 4,388,972 MOT tests across 325,470 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R804 GFG is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 R804 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 R804 GFG registered?
R804 GFG is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 August 1997.
Is R804 GFG safe to buy?
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