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R900 GSD

1997 Land Rover Discovery

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2019
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

169,999 mi
Last recorded169,999 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2018
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR900 GSD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2018 169,999 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 168,610 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 161,345 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 156,348 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 149,359 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 142,905 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 137,703 miles

N/s + o/s front swivel housings some grease loss visible.

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

Rear passenger seats not fitted when tested.

Fail 12 Sep 2012 137,703 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

N/s + o/s front swivel housings some grease loss visible.

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

Rear passenger seats not fitted when tested.

Pass 6 May 2011 129,302 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 129,194 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2006 122,636 miles

both front traction joint seals leaking

nearside rear bump stop missing

Pass 27 Aug 2005 117,429 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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R900 GSD is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 R900 GSD, 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 R900 GSD registered?

R900 GSD is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 17 December 1997.

Is R900 GSD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R900 GSD shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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