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R854 GDX

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

177,495 mi
Last recorded177,495 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2016
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR854 GDX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2016 177,495 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2016 177,403 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 163,413 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

o/s side step loose

Pass 14 Feb 2014 151,964 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 146,749 miles

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

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

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

chassis corroded

coil springs corroded

exhaust system corroded

front brake calipers corroded

front brakes slightly out of balance

Fail 20 Feb 2013 146,621 miles

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

chassis corroded

coil springs corroded

exhaust system corroded

front brake calipers corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2012 140,355 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 135,584 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 127,085 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 115,989 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 110,719 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 103,279 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 94,852 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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R854 GDX is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 R854 GDX, 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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R854 GDX is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 21 November 1997.

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