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R84 GCW

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2025
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

155,725 mi
Last recorded155,725 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2024
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR84 GCW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2024 155,725 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes coated in a thick underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2018 150,958 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

all weld repairs painted with body sealer

Fail 31 May 2018 150,958 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect colour (0.1 (c))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Trailer electrical socket likely to become detached (4.10 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

all weld repairs painted with body sealer

Pass 18 Nov 2015 150,170 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 148,096 miles

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

o/s/f tyre outside edge

Fail 11 Sep 2014 148,076 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

o/s/f tyre outside edge

Pass 14 Sep 2013 143,826 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Sep 2013 143,824 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 138,415 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 128,910 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 128,904 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 121,175 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 24 Sep 2008 121,175 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2007 113,854 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 113,791 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Sep 2006 106,384 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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R84 GCW is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R84 GCW, 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 R84 GCW registered?

R84 GCW is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 10 October 1997.

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The MOT history for R84 GCW shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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