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R814 GFG

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2017
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

117,033 mi
Last recorded117,033 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2016
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR814 GFG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 20 Jun 2016 117,033 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 114,921 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 111,863 miles

front tyres and near side rear tyre perishing in tread area

off side rear brake disc outer face rusting

play in steering drop arm joint

rear suspension top ball joint on axle rubber boot perishing / splitting

Pass 4 Jun 2013 107,301 miles

off side rear service brake effort low

Pass 24 May 2012 105,644 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 102,911 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 98,138 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 95,675 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 92,085 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 86,020 miles

rear brake discs outer faces badly rusting

Pass 19 May 2006 78,360 miles

slight play in joints at both ends of front steering arm.

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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R814 GFG is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R814 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 R814 GFG registered?

R814 GFG is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 August 1997.

Is R814 GFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R814 GFG shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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