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R804 GFG

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

231,584 mi
Last recorded231,584 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2008
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR804 GFG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2008 231,584 miles

front brake pads over half worn

grease weaping from o/s tractor joint housing

bad oil leak from rear of engine area

Fail 15 Oct 2008 231,584 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2007 219,057 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2006 197,562 miles

both rear tyres wearing low

engine oil leak

steering box drop link ball joint worn

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 24 Oct 2005 180,033 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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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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R804 GFG is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 August 1997.

Is R804 GFG safe to buy?

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