MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
186,436 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Body has slight corrosion THIRD FROM FRONT (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Ball joint has excessive play DRAG LINK END (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Nearside Body has slight corrosion THIRD FROM FRONT (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
Based on 4,388,972 MOT tests across 325,470 vehicles.
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R886 GNB 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 76.9%.
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 R886 GNB, 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 R886 GNB registered?
R886 GNB is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 22 August 1997.
Is R886 GNB safe to buy?
The MOT history for R886 GNB shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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