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R819 GFG

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2015
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

184,120 mi
Last recorded184,120 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2014
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR819 GFG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2014 184,120 miles

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

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

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

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front propshaft joint slightly worn.

steering very light.

Fail 29 Mar 2014 184,119 miles

Nearside Front Halfshaft bolt loose (4.2.B.3)

Nearside Front Halfshaft bolt missing (4.2.B.3)

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

Offside Front Halfshaft bolt missing (4.2.B.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Halfshaft bolt missing (4.2.B.3)

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

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

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

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front propshaft front joint worn.

Pass 4 Apr 2013 180,243 miles

7 pin socket tested all okay and working.

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

Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

noise from o/s rear wheel possible wheel bearing/diff bearing, recommend investigating.

Fail 2 Apr 2013 180,248 miles

Front Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

7 pin socket tested all okay and working.

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

Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

noise from o/s rear wheel possible wheel bearing/diff bearing, recommend investigating.

Pass 4 Apr 2012 175,989 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear quarter panels loose/insercure.

tow bar and socket checked and tested, all ok and working.

Pass 24 Mar 2011 172,438 miles

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

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

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

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Mar 2011 172,434 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Upper Steering column universal joint locking device insecure (2.1.6)

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

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

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

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

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)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 170,633 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 170,633 miles

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

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 160,474 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 160,474 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 155,050 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 155,050 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Dec 2006 150,943 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 150,943 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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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R819 GFG is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 R819 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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R819 GFG is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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